Lean Senior Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lean Senior Specialist to join our team in the Houston Service Center. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in Lean principles and a strong commitment to continuous improvement, waste reduction, and operational efficiency. In this role, you will lead the deployment of Lean methodologies across the organization and contribute to improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and strengthening overall operational performance. A strong commitment to HSE excellence and Sustainability is essential, as these pillars are integrated into all improvement activities. This position is hands-on, highly collaborative, and requires a proactive approach to driving Lean culture and process optimization throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analysis and redesign of operational processes, identifying waste, bottlenecks, variability drivers, and inefficiencies while developing sustainable improvement roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
• Drive the deployment, evolution, and standardization of Lean tools and methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Act as a Lean subject matter expert, coaching teams on best practices and adapting Lean tools to different operational environments and maturity levels.
• Own and strengthen Daily Lean Management routines through visual management systems, KPI reviews, escalation processes, and structured problem-solving practices.
• Support performance improvement initiatives focused on Shop Turn Around Time, delivery, quality, safety, and productivity metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement projects from problem definition through implementation, benefits realization, and sustainability planning.
• Develop project charters, conduct data analysis, validate hypotheses, manage action plans, monitor risks, and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Support Houston Service Center volume growth and capability expansion to meet future business demands.
• Design and deliver Lean training programs, workshops, and coaching sessions across all organizational levels.
• Promote Lean thinking, standard work, and a structured problem-solving culture throughout the organization.
• Facilitate collaboration among operations, quality, supply chain, engineering, and HSE teams to drive cross-functional improvements.
• Leverage network synergies through best-practice sharing, benchmarking activities, and cross-site learning initiatives.
• Drive the identification, standardization, and deployment of successful Lean solutions across the network.
• Support change adoption and foster accountability, ownership, and sustainable implementation of improvements.
• Define, monitor, and govern Lean-related KPIs to evaluate process performance and improvement effectiveness.
• Analyze trends and systemic issues while implementing corrective and preventive actions to achieve long-term operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to effectively engage cross-functional and multi-site stakeholders.
• Solid hands-on experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement within manufacturing, service, repair, or operational environments.
• Recognized Lean or Six Sigma certification, such as Green Belt or Black Belt, with proven experience applying the methodology and delivering measurable results.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis, with the ability to build KPIs, analyze trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective improvement actions.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to influence without authority, coach teams, and drive engagement across functions.
• Experience supporting the growth of Lean culture and Lean maturity across operational organizations.
• Comfortable operating in a networked environment, collaborating across sites, sharing best practices, and supporting standardization while respecting local operational requirements.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
• Eligibility to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
• Eligibility for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

Schedule

Flexible working hours to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.