Lean Specialist - Supply Chain

About the role

The Lean Specialist leads the deployment of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations, driving productivity, capability development and operational excellence. The role partners with site leadership to implement Lean standards, deliver training and coaching, and coordinates plant development, digitalization and long-term capability-building plans.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the Lean Deployment program: align priorities and the deployment plan, coordinate implementation of Lean Standards across all steps (Steps 0-5), and build the Lean Capability plan
• Communicate standards and guidelines, develop deployment plans and coach site leadership teams through Steps 0-5
• Maintain the structure and scorecard used to measure progress against Lean goals, objectives and metrics
• Train professionals and shop-floor staff on Lean standards and ways of working
• Work with the regional (RuBCCA) Lean Lead to align and develop implementation plans and monitor deployment
• Lead the productivity agenda: support the Eureka program, IPS and AI tools, and digitalization tools, and support the Site Expert Trainer (SET)
• Lead the plant development agenda: coordinate improvement initiatives, build the capability strategy (knowledge and training) and run the 3-year plant strategic plan, including training and capability consolidation

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics or a related field, preferably in Operations Management
• Knowledge of Lean methodology, thinking and tools
• Fluent in Georgian and English
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; proactive, agile and a team player

Required skills

• Project management and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and AI tools