At GN we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and contribute to growth. We work towards building an inclusive environment where every team member has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and thrive. We are looking for a strategic and forward-thinking leader to oversee the Global implementation of Lean principles, ensuring consistency, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across all our sites. This role is central to our goal of ensuring operational excellence and aligning Lean initiatives with our business goals, while promoting an inclusive culture that values diverse contributions. **The team you will be part of** This role will join a team of motivated and committed members who are determined to effect meaningful changes by implementing excellence and delivering transformative results. Our team culture is built on collaboration, inclusivity, and a shared focus on excellence. We are focused on continuous improvement, learning and development, and we aim to support each other in reaching our full potential. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Develop Global Lean Strategies:** Formulate and implement comprehensive Lean strategies that align with the company’s vision and goals. Work collaboratively with senior leadership to integrate Lean principles into our corporate strategy, ensuring that every team and region has the tools to excel. + **Training and Mentoring: Training and Capability Building:** Develop and implement a LEAN strategy and LEAN training strategy Design and deliver inclusive Lean training programs that build internal capabilities across diverse regional teams. Provide mentorship and coaching to regional Lean leaders, promoting a culture where team members are empowered to reach their full potential. Support the growth of a diverse group of Lean leaders, ensuring effective deployment of Lean methodologies at all levels of the organization. + **Monitoring and Reporting:** Establish clear and measurable KPIs to track the effectiveness of Lean initiatives and continuously improve processes. Monitor progress and provide senior management with regular, actionable updates on Lean implementation and outcomes. Conduct site visits and audits to ensure adherence to Lean principles while identifying areas for improvement, always keeping inclusivity and diverse perspectives in mind. + **Collaboration and Communication:** Work closely with cross-functional teams to conduct Lean projects and initiatives that span multiple regions and departments. Facilitate open communication and knowledge sharing across diverse teams, ensuring Lean best practices are standardized and accessible globally. Promote a culture of collaboration and inclusivity in every Lean initiative. + **Continuous Improvement:** Identify and act on opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions that benefit all stakeholders. Manage and support Lean projects that ensure operational efficiency and enhance customer value. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Lean methodologies, ensuring the company remains leading in operational excellence while considering diverse global perspectives. **Qualifications:** + Education at the Bachelor, Master, or PhD level in a relevant field. + Extensive experience in Lean manufacturing or related fields, with a focus on improving operational excellence in diverse and intricate environments. + Solid experience in Lean manufacturing, with efficient execution of Lean principles across global or multi-site operations. + Deep knowledge and proficiency in Lean management, with the ability to adapt strategies to different cultural and operational contexts. + Proficient ability to direct and manage teams Strong team management and management experience with a process-driven mindset, demonstrating a focus on developing capable, diverse teams. + Skilled project management skills, with the ability to adequately prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. + Solid intercultural communication skills, with an effective ability to engage and connect with teams from different backgrounds and regions. + A readiness-prepared approach to problem-solving, with the ability to cope with new challenges and work during intense periods. + Focus on coaching and developing team members to reach their full potential and continuously improve performance. **We encourage you to apply** Even if you don’t match all the above-mentioned skills, we will gladly receive your application if you think you have transferrable skills **.** We highly value a mindset, motivation, and energy, that aligns with our core values, to not only ensure success for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well. We are dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process and all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. **Join us in bringing people closer** GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts. **How to apply?** To apply, use the ‘APPLY’ link before February 22. Applications are assessed on a continuous basis, so don’t wait to send yours. **Quick apply** You are welcome to use our Quick Apply function, where you only submit your up-to-date CV including a few sentences outlining your motivation for applying – quick and easy. We encourage you to submit your CV without a photo to ensure an equal and fair application process. If you would like to know more about the position, please contact VP of Global Manufacturing, Jacek Latanik, +86 15160042585, Senior Director, Global Manufacturing, Søren Lillemose, +45 2788 9654 **We hope you will join us on this journey and look forward to receiving your application.** \#LI-GNGroup GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts. GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, inspired by our strong heritage, GN touches more lives than ever with the broadest portfolio of products and services in our history – fostering a sense of community, openness, and understanding. By listening to customers and combining our unique expertise in the human ear, audio, video, and speech, wireless technologies, software, and miniaturization, we transform what it takes to bring people closer to what is important to them. **The GN-owned brands that are responsible for bringing these technologies to life:** + Medical grade hearing technology: ReSound (https://www.resound.com/en) , Beltone (https://www.beltone.com/en) , Interton (https://www.interton.com/en) , Jabra (https://www.jabra.com/hearing) + Professional collaboration: Jabra (https://www.jabra.com/) , BlueParrott (https://www.emea.blueparrott.com/) , FalCom (https://falcom.gn.com/) + Gaming, calls and media: SteelSeries (https://steelseries.com/) , Jabra (https://www.jabra.com/) Founded in 1869, the GN Group employs 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO). GN’s solutions are sold in around 100 countries across the world. If you would like to learn more about us, visit our homepage gn.com or click on our different brands. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gn-store-nord/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/gnstorenord/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/gnstorenord) .