What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Quality Manager Lean Sensei - Operational Excellence position at Baker Hughes?
Do you enjoy driving cultural transformation and operational excellence through Lean principles?
Are you passionate about mentoring leaders and enabling sustainable performance improvements across global operations?
Partner with the best
As change makers in our industry, at Baker Hughes and IET we create new ways to collaborate with our colleagues, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate.
The Business System, Lean and Quality Office aim to lead IET deep transformation and position our Company for the Future. IET Business System is the enterprise initiative that is changing the way the business operates across the entire value chain to deliver value to our Customers and Stakeholders.
Fuel your passion
As the Sr Quality Manager Lean Sensei - Operational Excellence, you are acting as a senior expert and coach, driving operational excellence across the organization through Lean principles and methodologies. You are partnering with business leaders to identify opportunities, leading strategic Kaizen events, and mentoring teams in deploying Lean tools and behaviors. You are assessing organizational maturity, building internal capabilities, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and KPIs.
As a Sr Quality Manager Lean Sensei - Operational Excellence, you will be responsible for:
Have experience in enterprise transformation and cultural change initiatives.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Are you passionate about mentoring leaders and enabling sustainable performance improvements across global operations?
Partner with the best
As change makers in our industry, at Baker Hughes and IET we create new ways to collaborate with our colleagues, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate.
The Business System, Lean and Quality Office aim to lead IET deep transformation and position our Company for the Future. IET Business System is the enterprise initiative that is changing the way the business operates across the entire value chain to deliver value to our Customers and Stakeholders.
Fuel your passion
As the Sr Quality Manager Lean Sensei - Operational Excellence, you are acting as a senior expert and coach, driving operational excellence across the organization through Lean principles and methodologies. You are partnering with business leaders to identify opportunities, leading strategic Kaizen events, and mentoring teams in deploying Lean tools and behaviors. You are assessing organizational maturity, building internal capabilities, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and KPIs.
As a Sr Quality Manager Lean Sensei - Operational Excellence, you will be responsible for:
- Acting as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders on Lean thinking and enterprise transformation.
- Designing and facilitating high-impact Kaizen events, value stream mapping sessions, and problem-solving workshops.
- Assessing organizational maturity and readiness for Lean transformation and developing tailored roadmaps.
- Building internal capabilities by mentoring Lean leaders, facilitators, and change agents.
- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement through structured coaching, training, and hands-on support.
- Leading diagnostics and benchmarking to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Ensuring alignment of Lean initiatives with strategic business objectives and KPIs.
- Sharing best practices across business units and contributing to the evolution of the Lean operating system.
- Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
- Have 10 years of experience in Lean transformation, preferably in industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Have certification as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent; Shingijutsu or Toyota Production System experience is a plus.
- Have a proven track record of leading enterprise-level Lean initiatives with measurable results.
- Have strong facilitation, coaching, and change management skills.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities across all organizational levels.
- Have willingness to travel as needed to support global operations.
Have experience in enterprise transformation and cultural change initiatives.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
- Starting early / finishing early
- Starting late / finishing late
- Flexibility within the day or week to get the job done
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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