Group Lean Master Champion

Cartamundi is the worldwide leader in “play” solutions, such as playing cards, card & board games, and collectibles & trading card games. Its team of nearly 3,000 people is united in providing every person the possibility to “Live Different, Play Different.” To achieve this, the family-owned company, headquartered in Belgium, operates a global network of design and sales offices and manufacturing facilities, stretching from the US, over Latin America and Europe, to Japan.

The company houses a global brand portfolio that includes a suite of heritage brands such as Bicycle®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. At the same time, Cartamundi is a trusted manufacturing and distribution solutions partner for leading toy and entertainment companies.

Given the Cartamundi printing presses have been running since 1765, the company draws on a rich tradition, whilst at the same time stimulating innovation in digital and hybrid experiences to stay relevant today and tomorrow.

Cartamundi pursues a strategy of sustainable and profitable growth whilst preserving our planet and the company in excellent condition for generations to come.

Learn more about what we do at https://www.cartamundi.com and follow us on LinkedIn via www.linkedin.com/company/cartamundi

Group Lean Master Champion

As our Group Lean Master Champion, you will play a central role in shaping and sustaining the company’s global Continuous Improvement and Lean culture. Working closely with the Group VP Industrial Strategy, you will define the enterprise Lean transformation agenda and guide its deployment across all regions. This is a highly influential role that partners with executive leadership, supports strategic industrial initiatives, and builds Lean capability throughout the organization. Your work will directly strengthen operational performance, accelerate transformation, and embed Lean principles into the company’s global operating model.

Your function:

• Lead the design and execution of the global Lean transformation architecture, integrating Lean principles, governance frameworks, and standardized operating mechanisms into the company’s end‑to‑end industrial system.
• Build global Lean capability by technically coaching site leadership and local Lean champions, delivering advanced training modules, and ensuring adherence to defined deployment standards, certification paths, and competency models.
• Oversee the implementation of the Cartamundi Lean Business System, including the development, validation, and maintenance of standard work, process‑improvement methodologies, and diagnostic tools used across all manufacturing sites.
• Drive Hoshin Kanri deployment by translating corporate objectives into measurable site‑level KPIs, daily management routines, and structured performance reviews, ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment across the organization.
• Partner with Site and Group leadership to conduct operational assessments, identify wastes, and build multi‑year Improvement roadmaps.
• Lead cross‑functional problem‑solving using advanced Lean methodologies.

Your profile:

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Quality, or a related field, supported by at least 10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement.
• You bring extensive hands‑on Lean implementation experience across multiple global manufacturing sites and have led large‑scale Lean transformations.
• You have deep expertise in Lean tools and methods, including Lean Leadership, Daily Management, Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri , Standard Work, Gemba, VSM, 5S, Kanban, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving.
• You have a proven ability to deliver measurable business impact through transformation initiatives in complex, multi‑site environments.
• You communicate with clarity, influence stakeholders at all levels, and excel in training, coaching, and capability building.
• You are comfortable working in diverse cultural environments and collaborating across global teams.
• You think strategically, act decisively, and bring strong business acumen to every initiative you lead.
• You are willing and able to travel globally (50–75%) to support site deployments and leadership coaching

Our offer:

• A high‑impact global leadership role at the center of the company’s Lean and CI transformation.
• The opportunity to shape the enterprise Lean strategy and influence operational excellence across all regions.
• A collaborative environment working closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• The chance to build global capability, mentor Local Lean Champions, and leave a lasting mark on the organization’s operating model.
• Flexibility in work location (Belgium or any US site: Dallas,TX , Erlanger,KY , East Long Meadow,MA), combined with extensive international exposure.
• A culture that values continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and hands‑on leadershi

Interested?

Are you ready for a new challenge? Surf to www.cartamundi.com/nl/careers and apply online. We look forward to receiving your resume and application letter.

Contact

Cartamundi Job Team t.a.v Nathalie Oeyen

jobs@cartamundi.com

Visbeekstraat 22 - 2300 Turnhout - Tel.: 32 14 63 66 69