Senior Lean Transformation Manager

Senior Lean Transformation Manager

Coppell

Senior Lean Transformation Manager, Nefab Americas

Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, Arizona,

Nefab Group is on a growth journey, and we are dependent on engaged people to succeed. Our Manufacturing Excellence organization is vital to strengthening operational performance and delivering efficient, sustainable packaging and logistics solutions to our customers. We are now looking for a Senior Lean Transformation Manager to join our team in Nefab Americas. This role will support Canada, USA, and Latin America; thus, candidates close to a Nefab Site in the USA are encouraged to apply (Dallas, Houston, Altanta, Chicago, Arizona being most preferable).

As Senior Lean Transformation Manager, you will drive Lean transformation through the Nefab Way, helping teams improve performance and build a culture of continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting site improvement roadmaps and leading Lean transformation initiatives.
• Training and coaching leaders, employees, and Lean champions.
• Facilitating Kaizen activities, value stream mapping, and Gemba walks.
• Developing and sharing practical training, tools, and standards.
• Assessing site progress and supporting sustainable, measurable improvements.
• Supporting digital solutions that improve operational performance.

You will be part of our global Manufacturing Excellence organization, working closely with regional and site leadership teams. Through hands-on coaching and cooperation across functions and geographies, you will strengthen our global Lean network, share best practices, and help teams build the capability to sustain improvements.

This position is preferably located in Southeastern, or Southern USA, and you will report to the Head of Manufacturing Excellence for Nefab Global. Regular travel to Nefab sites is required.

Do you want to be part of a global organization and contribute to our growth journey? Apply today!

Your profile

• University degree in engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least five years of experience leading continuous improvement in manufacturing, packaging, or logistics.
• Relevant Lean training, advanced knowledge of Lean principles and tools, and a proven track record of measurable improvements.
• Experience working across locations in a global or matrix organization.
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and change management skills, with the ability to influence and engage people at all levels.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly.

Company values and Ways of Working

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.

Application

Impress us with your CV/resume and motivational letter, written in English, latest November 20, 2026.

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 39 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Medtech, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,500 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.

You apply no later than 24/11/2026 by clicking the apply button.