CI Lean Leader

TEConnect Gansu, China

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Job Title: CI Lean Leader (m/f/d)

Posting Start Date: 7/1/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Your new role:

Drive the TEOA Business System and guide the organization towards achieving Benckmark and Excellence in all areas
Support the Lighthouse sites with their 18 months engagement roadmap journey to deploy TEOA
Run Kaizen events and large VSM workshops on site cross functional and cross regional
Bring a seasoned outside-in view and regularly assess the management system
Develop a Processes & Excellence framework to bring more sites on Light House Initiatives /Journey
Ensure thorough stakeholder management by regularly interacting with Sales, Operations/Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Finance, PM and other pertinent functions
Lead and Support Value Drivers and Enablers as defined at ACL Sector level
Map out, align and document end-to-end processes for quotations, order fulfilment, customer issue resolution, and other commercial tasks
Support Hoshin X Matrix priorities, Coach and Mentor
Establish tiered training structures to deploy processes and ensure adherence, global level
Develop process improvement ideas as well as automation/digitalization concepts, socialize and pressure-test the improvements and drive them to success.
Lead the implementation of service level differentiation in commercial functions; develop concepts for value-adding services for global and key customers
Work with P&L-owning subvertical (business segments) on process and interface improvements especially with regards to revenue maximization and inventory optimization
Take on comprehensive projects and drive them with a high degree of latitude, ensure proper goalsetting and timelines as well as change Management
Build an Army of problem solvers and Kaizen Facilitators and instill Kaizen culture
Drive continuous upskilling of the Processes & Excellence team, emphasize talent development, assess talents from line functions for potential career paths into TEOA and program management roles

Your ideal background:

Master’s degree in business, operations, engineering, or another related field.
10+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, PMO, functional leadership, or Business Transformation.
Strong hands-on approach paired with the ability to formalize and sustain achievements
Experience defining and scaling PMO process excellence programs, tools and initiatives.
Experience in executing lean / business excellence transformation at scale in an Industrial environment and track-record of delivering tangible results
Business excellence and Lean Expert process and methodologies
Continuous Improvement Certified (i.e., Lean Expert or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)
Previous Experience in Continuous Improvement, Program and Project Management, or similar
Proven experience in a large, matrixed, global organization, with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex projects and deliver results
Continuous Improvement mindset and prior experience implementing best practices.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and programs and meet scope, schedule, and objectives.
Experience in managing teams, Stakeholders as well as senior subject matter experts.

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Job Country: Great Britain

Travel Required: 50% to 75%

Requisition ID: 154297

Workplace Type: Remote

External Careers Page: Continuous Improvement

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