Lean Manufacturing Project Coordinator

Job Description:

A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a 2,2 billion euro turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11,000 employees and more than 90 nationalities. On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners, and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness, and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms. To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planet's resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge. Lesaffre - Working together to better nourish and protect the planet
Company Description As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in nearly 80 subsidiaries based in +50 countries.Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros. Lesaffre's subsidiary, Envera, is at the cutting edge of microbial innovation, helping industries optimize their processes with bacteria-powered solutions. To support our rapid growth, we're looking for a motivated Lean Manufacturing Project Leader to transform and improve our plant operations in West Chester. Job Description Join us for an international experience in the heart of innovation! Your mission: Shape the future of our production site! As a Lean Manufacturing Project Leader, you'll be the driving force behind process optimization and efficiency improvements at our facility. Your key responsibilities will include: - Analyze & Define Goals --Map material and information flows to identify optimization opportunities. --Set clear performance targets with the Technical Director (e.g., reduce waste, improve ergonomics, boost productivity). - Lead Key Improvement Projects --Implement Lean methodologies like 5S, Kaizen, SMED, TPM, and Value Stream Mapping. --Ensure sustainable improvements that benefit both operations and employees. - Engage & Train Teams --Lead collaborative workshops and empower teams to drive change. --Train employees on Lean tools, best practices, and mindset. -Support & Stabilize Changes --Drive the physical transformation of production areas. --Track progress and implement corrective actions to maintain long-term success

Candidate Requirements:

Who are we looking for? - Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. - Minimum of 2 years' experience in Lean Manufacturing. - Strong skills in problem-solving, process improvement, and change management. - Ability to engage, train, and lead teams from shop floor to management. - Fluent in English (spoken & written)