Business System Specialist - CI and Lean Manufacturing

About the role

The Business System Specialist supports the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Lean Academy, which develops Business System talent through a learn-do approach. The role covers training content development, teaching Business System tools, practitioner development pathways, and hands-on support at the Gemba in manufacturing operations, including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, problem solving and moonshine prototyping.

Key responsibilities

• Train, coach and mentor employees at all levels using experiential, hands-on learning
• Facilitate Lean learning pathways across Manufacturing, Procurement and Quality
• Help plan and run leader lean immersion programs, bootcamps, benchmark trips and peer-learning seminars
• Deliver production associate training (including onboarding) in Business System fundamentals and Gemba support, and coach production team members
• Work with the site Business System Leader to identify training opportunities aligned with the Kaizen roadmap and maintain the site training calendar
• Maintain the Practitioner Funnel in Obeya and develop Lean training content, standards and visual management systems
• Facilitate Kaizen events and workshops (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, Lean Conversion, Pull Systems) and coach structured problem solving and daily management
• Embed Lean principles with operations, engineering and leadership, support 3P activities, and help cross-functional teams execute process-improvement action plans

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology or a related field preferred
• 2-3 years of experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement or industrial engineering
• Knowledge of Lean tools: VSM, Kaizen facilitation, SMED, 5S, standard work, takt time, flow and pull systems
• Experience using A3 or similar problem-solving methods
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority
• Conversational English; willingness to travel within Mexico and abroad, with a valid passport and visa

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive work environment
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being