It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us. The company Faiveley Transport Plzeň, s.r.o. is part of the multinational corporation Wabtec, with plants all over the world. **At our plant in Přehýšov** , we manufacture air conditioning units for rolling stock. We are not automotive or serial production. We try to fulfill the specific wishes of our customers. Our products travel all over the world. We are looking for likeable colleagues for the above position. If you are interested, please send us your professional CV. **Who will you be working with?** The Value Stream Coach - Lean Manager will have dual reporting through OpEx and site leadership. The VS Coach is responsible for not only driving the lean transformation but also installing standards to sustain the process improvements. Working with leadership to develop the lean capabilities for everyone in the value stream. **How will you make a difference?** + Coach and Develop the full-time Lean team to grow their lean knowledge and execution capabilities. Mentor them to be true agents of change, improving their change management capabilities and ensuring rigor around conducting the kaizen events. + Develop and support the lean vision and continuous improvement strategy to advance the customer experience through improved cycle time, on-time delivery, and ensure all other customers critical to quality areas are at the forefront of the strategy. + Be comfortable coaching leaders in lean methodology and principles, Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment), problem-solving, etc. Strong communication is a must. + Ensure compliance with standard processes and tools, supports the value stream team to develop and follow their personal standard work (leaders and associates), yielding a culture of system, process, and behavior discipline to get results. + Coach all plant operations through the lean process and behavior changes, developing a highly effective Daily Management process focused on tools such as basic problem solving, kaizen, A3 thinking, value stream mapping, kanban, visual management, pull, creation of flow, and adherence to standard work + Implement and help improve the Business Operating System known as the Wabtec Management System. **What do we want to know about you?** + Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college is appreciated + Minimum of 6 additional years of experience leading teams in a lean transformation(s) where both lean leadership and change management up, across, and down through the organization were demonstrated. Previous operations/manufacturing or logistics management experience preferred. + History of leadership through influence, coaching, mentoring, and teaching. + Deep faith in lean and its principles with a proven track record leading in a TPS type transformation and business operating system transformation. + Strong oral and written communication skills in Czech and English Language + Clear thinker, able to analyze and resolve complex problems + Established project management skills, and experience documenting, planning, and stabilizing programs + Ability to work effectively across functions; extensive experience leading cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams, proven mentoring and coaching abilities, ability to motivate & inspire others **What we can offer you?** + Annual bonus (according to personal goals achieved) + Company car + 25 vacation days and 4 sick days per year + Flexible working hours 7.5 hours per day + Great group of colleagues and help with adaptation + Allowances for language courses 2x3.000,- CZK/year - after probationary period + Lump sum meal allowance + Pension contribution 500 CZK + Discounted call tariffs for family + Rewards for blood donation up to 5.000, -CZK + Company events and meetings + The results of your work will be seen + Diverse work on interesting lean projects + Competitive remuneration and interesting benefits + Friendly international culture _Successful candidates will be employed under local employment conditions and must already satisfy local employment/work permit and residency regulations._ _*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired._ **\#LI-SB1** **Who are we?** Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com **Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:** Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.