Lean Lead

Job Summary

As Lean Lead, you will be the driving force behind Lean transformation in your area (1–2 units) of our manufacturing site. With experience in manufacturing and deep Lean expertise, you will take full ownership of embedding Lean “Brilliant Basics” - daily management, problem solving, and breakthrough management - into everyday operations.

This is a highly visible role where you will not only coach and develop leaders, but also shape how teams think, work, and improve. You will influence how hundreds of people experience Lean every day, leaving a lasting impact on safety, quality, delivery, and performance. You will be reporting to the Site Lean Deployment Leader. The internal job title for this role is Lean Deployment Leader.

Job responsibilities

• Lead by example: consistently role model Lean principles in daily operations.
• Act as a trusted coach for area leadership, building Lean capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate engaging workshops that bring teams together and drive alignment on Lean methods.
• Spot and visualize problems early, ensuring they are solved at the source.
• Deliver measurable and sustainable improvements across People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (PSQDIP).

Job Qualifications

• Educational Background: Higher education or equivalent analytical thinking level.
• Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience in Lean Deployment in manufacturing environments, with a proven track record of driving transformation.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (mandatory)
• Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership.
• High energy and resilience in dynamic environments.
• Excellent influencing and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the organization.

What We Will Offer

Our organization demonstrates passion for innovation and our employees are rightly proud for what we engineer and build. This is truly a challenging work environment: a role where you contribute as an individual but also as a member of a diverse and international team of experts. At GKN Aerospace, we not only provide you with the tools to perform at the best of your capabilities, but we also support and promote your technical and personal development.

Furthermore, we offer to you:

• A gross monthly salary based on the CLA Metalektro Grade M and in line with your experience and qualifications,
• 8% holiday allowance,
• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment,
• Working conditions according to the CLA Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers in a pleasant atmosphere.

Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you are on board, you never know where your career journey may take you! 

How to apply?

Are you interested in the position and do you meet the requirements? Use the "apply now" now button, if you have any questions you can reach out to Ioanna Dimitriadi via ioanna.dimitriadi@fokker.com. We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry.