The Global Lean Manager defines strategy, elaborate training, engage with leadership to implement Lean Program across all geozones and targeted key locations. This position spearheads the conversion to a lean mindset to organization thru the implementation of the Lean Methodology and creating a new culture of continuous improvement toward process efficiency. This position is responsible for delivering consistently year-over-year process efficiency improvements which translate into financial benefits to reduce product costs, repair & service costs and/or general spending. This position works closely with other functional areas such Customer Service, Engineering, Service Delivery, Warehousing, Production, Maintenance, Procurement, HSE, Finance, Manufacturing Engineering, Human Resources and Quality. This job requires an experienced candidate with a leadership philosophy deeply rooted in lean thinking for high visibility, high priority projects driving both value stream and cultural transformations. The Global Lean Manager defines strategy, elaborate training, and engage with leadership to implement Lean Program across all geozones and targeted key locations. This position works closely with other functional areas such Customer Service, Engineering, Service Delivery, Warehousing, Production, Maintenance, Procurement, HSE, Finance, Manufacturing Engineering, Human Resources and Quality. **Duties & Responsibilities** SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE + Maintains safety and service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business. + Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company policies and procedures, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices. QUALITY + Knows and understands Weatherford Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual (QSM), Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions and ensures awareness of applicable QSM requirements. OPERATIONAL CAPABILTY + Engage in dialogue with Senior Leadership collaborating and clarifying business objectives to develop strategic and tactical Lean plans for the designated Hemisphere, including Flag Ship and other locations. + Align execution of the Weatherford Lean Program to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the broader R&M Fulfillment System. + Oversee the Implementation of Global Lean Programs, ensuring that the delivery is consistently year-over-year process efficiency improvements which translate into financial benefits to reduce Services and R&M (Repair & Maintenance) costs and/or general spending. + Develop and drive Value Stream Mapping (VSM), including developing VSM continuous improvement road maps and kaizen plans. + Identify, create, and sustain process standardization. Develop and implement standard work. + Identify process improvement opportunities in collaboration with other functional leaders, employees, and customers. Prioritize opportunities and create and execute kaizen plans. + Facilitate lean daily management, promote initiatives to create Lean culture including Gemba walks, 6S/visual management, kaizen, shop floor problem solving. + Assist, teach, coach, and mentor Hemisphere Lean Managers on: + Hoshin Kanri and A3 thinking. + Develop and drive value stream mapping (VSM) + VSM continuous improvement road maps and action plans. + Identify, create, and sustain standard processes throughout the organization. + Daily Shop Floor Management (DSFM) and Office Daily Management (ODM) implementation. + Problem Solving + Facilitation of both process and transactional improvement Kaizens + Categorize opportunities as improvement opportunities as just do it activities, projects, or kaizen events. + Facilitate lean daily management, promote initiatives to create Lean culture including Gemba walk, 6S/visual management. + Teaching Lean tools / methodology + Act as Global Lean SME for the Weatherford. CLIENT COMMUNICATION + Provide global leadership with awareness, knowledge and guidance on Lean principles, methodologies, and tools to support achievement of business objectives. + Maintains an effective level of communication with a broad range of stakeholders to plan activities to support business requirements. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE + Process efficiency improvement which translates into financial benefits to reduce product costs, repair, or service costs. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT + The Global Lean Senior Manager will have 3 to 5 direct reports + Teach Weatherford lean training curriculum. + Mentor, influence and develop potential lean practitioner. VISION & LEADERSHIP + Provide the necessary leadership to promote change and lean transformation efforts throughout the assigned facilities and across the organization. **Experience & Education** REQUIRED + Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering required. + Minimum of 7 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing leadership positions such Continuous Improvement Manager, Master Black Belt, Lean Transformation Manager, or similar role. + Proven experience as Kaizen Facilitator + Successful practical experience in VSM, Mixed Model Value Stream, 6S, 5Why, TPM, Standard Work, Mistake Proofing, SIPOC, Process Mapping, Kanban, SMED, Types of Waste & Waste Reduction, Visual Management, Shop Floor Management, Hoshin Planning, Cellular Manufacturing, PDCA and/or DMAIC cycles, and Design of Lean Site Layouts. + Certified Lean Black Belt **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** REQUIRED + Advanced knowledge and the ability to teach VSM, Mixed Model Value Stream, 6S, 5Why, TPM, Standard Work, Mistake Proofing, SIPOC, Process Mapping, Kanban, SMED, Types of Waste & Waste Reduction, Visual Management, Shop Floor Management, Hoshin Planning, Cellular Manufacturing, PDCA and/or DMAIC cycles, and Design of Lean Site Layouts. + Excellent leadership traits with the ability to inspire and motivate the people around you. + Ability to translate business needs into strategy and tactical plans. + Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively communicate at all levels. + Hands- on, energetic who engages & sustain employees in a Lean culture. + The ability to be an “ambassador of change.” + Strong organizational and computer skills, including experience in MS Office and manufacturing software. + The ability to shift priorities and manage time in a fast-paced environment. + Tenacious in learning the specifics of the business. + Strong training and presentation skills \#LI-JA1