Regional Lean Director

Job Description:

About the job

Create the regional ESAB Business Excellence System (EBX) roadmap to effect sustainable Continuous Improvement Culture leading to real performance improvements.

Train, challenge, coach and lead the European Ops Leadership and their teams to enhance their EBX Capabilities.

To be the natural contact point for EBX expertise in the region for any relevant part of ESAB, and support in the Concept description and development within the Group.

General about EBX

We base EBX on our Values and are guided by our Vision. All Leaders in Operations have three tasks; Run the business, Improve the business and Develop People. The fundamental elements of EBX Foundation: Team based organization, Standard Work, Performance Management (including Daily Management System and RCCM) and Kaizen.

The EBX Roadmap should include: Timed Implementation/process steps; Plan for creating Management commitment, direction setting and communication; Plan for EBX Capability building (Trainers, Network, Concept, etc.); Plan and structure for follow-up and governance

What You'll be doing 📚

• Develop, follow up, and update the Regional EBX Roadmap annually.

• Act as the Matrix Manager for EBX/Lean Managers and Leaders in manufacturing locations, ensuring capability to deliver on the roadmap.

• Establish EBX Foundation in each factory using the train-the-trainer methodology.

• Drive standardized, scalable process improvements across Business Units and Group Functions.

• Work with European Operations Controller to set operational KPIs and identify key areas for cost reduction.

• Champion 80/20 simplification and SKU reduction for leaner operations.

• Promote "Best EBX practices" and prioritize initiatives based on business rationale.

• Identify and develop talent at plants in collaboration with VP Ops.

What We are looking for ⭐

• Lean training with practical expertise in applying Lean tools (VSM, 5S, TPM, SMED, Zero Loss Analysis).

• 10+ years of proven experience in Lean business transformation across industries and geographies.

• Strong operational leadership with the ability to coach and inspire Senior Managers and Leaders through change.

• Fluent in English (other European languages preferred)

• Willingness to travel extensively to manufacturing locations.

• Fast learner, positive energy, results-oriented, with strong communication, influencing, and analytical skills.

So, this is why ESAB is a great place to work ⚖️ ...

• Regional Scope: Work closely with teams across different countries and regions

• LinkedIn Learning Access: Expand your skills with unlimited access

• Continuous Performance Feedback: Grow with regular performance discussions

• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a culture that values your contributions

• Career Opportunities: Grow and develop skills in alignment with your career goals

• Automation/Process Improvement Projects: Drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows

Join us at ESAB, where we not only value your skills but also prioritize your well-being and ensure your voice is heard within our inclusive and supportive community.

SHAPE Your future with us! 🚀⭐

At ESAB Corporation, we’ve been shaping the future of welding since 1904 when our founder, Oscar Kjellberg, invented the world’s first coated electrode. Today, with over 9,000 employees in 47 countries, we remain at the forefront of cutting-edge fabrication technology and specialty gas control solutions.

Our continued success is driven by our commitment to continuous improvement and customer-focused innovation, all fueled by our operating model, ESAB Business Excellence (EBX). As we grow towards becoming a $3 billion enterprise, we're expanding into new industrial technology sectors.