Continuous Improvement Director

Overview

In LEGO, you can combine learning with fun to create a high-quality product and service for our customers and consumers. Bring value to yourself and the organization by putting your Continuous Improvement superpowers to work!

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation process of the site's strategy to synchronize global Ops direction in local activation plans.
• Define and implement a 3- to 5-year Continuous Improvement roadmap aligned with on-site operational strategies.
• Find ways to boost P&L impact by discussing and improving operational efficiency.
• Drive Continuous Improvement mindsets and behaviors across middle and senior leadership.
• Coach and challenge on-site senior leadership to strengthen continuous improvement capabilities.
• Ensure the operational excellence model “LEGO Continuous Improvement Assessment” is sustained and improved year over year.
• Develop KPIs and systems to track Continuous Improvement progress and support data-driven decisions.
• Sustain the global Continuous Improvement knowledge base and Continuous Improvement capabilities implementation in the site.
• Establish Continuous Improvement governance for project selection, prioritization, and alignment with business goals.
• Create, implement and continuously use global Continuous Improvement standards and feedback with improvement points.
• Participate in global Continuous Improvement networks and production wheels, to promote standardization and operational excellence.
• Sustain Continuous Improvement programs and tools, delivering positive impact to the bottom-line of the site.
• Facilitate frontline engagement via Gemba walks (Go-Look-See), Kaizen events (RIE / Blitz), and workshops.
• Lead and participate in benchmarking and best practice exchanges within TLG and local industry chambers.

Role Context

Play your part in our team succeeding. The objective of LEGO Continuous Improvement (LCI) is to support The LEGO Group in its strategic priorities by building a sustainable continuous improvement mindset across the company. The foremost critical success factor for implementing a Continuous Improvement mindset is leadership commitment.

Leadership & Main Challenges

The LEGO Continuous Improvement Director is part of the site’s Leadership Team and is accountable for the success of American Manufacturing. The position is responsible for setting the Vision for Continuous Improvement at the site according to the global strategy, leading all aspects of the local LCI team, coordinating resources, and mentoring to achieve objectives in the agenda and Continuous Improvement requirements.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

Application & Benefits

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw our jobs at any time. If you’re interested, please apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds. The LEGO Group participates in the annual Play Day and is dedicated to a sustainable future and the mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to participate in Child Safeguarding Background Screening. We conduct drug screening as part of our drug-free workplace policy. We strive to make www.LEGO.com / jobs accessible to all users and can assist with accessibility needs via the HR Service Desk.

Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO team today.

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