Senior Process Manager - Production & Logistics

Position Overview

The Senior Process Manager - Production & Logistics is responsible for leading the design, deployment, and sustainment of Lean manufacturing systems across the assembly plant. This role drives continuous improvement through hands-on leadership of hourly teams, structured Lean training, and disciplined application of Lean tools and behaviors to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for process improvement initiatives through the disciplined application of metrics, governance, root-cause analysis, and evaluation of alternative operating models to establish and sustain best-in-class practices.
• Directs, plans, and oversees the work of a team responsible for delivering operational and analytical support to a designated business segment, function, or value stream.
• Serves as a recognized process improvement authority by applying deep functional expertise and engaging subject matter experts to drive cross-functional initiatives related to process optimization, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, tool ownership, and procedural compliance.
• Acts as a advisor to operations leaders by guiding initiative prioritization, ensuring cross-functional integration, and aligning resources to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
• Ensures policies, procedures, and standard work are aligned with strategic vision and enterprise objectives; leads talent selection, development, and performance management to ensure effective and efficient functional operations.
• Leads the development and ongoing capability building of the hourly Production & Logistics (P&L) Office team, including ownership of site-wide P&L training strategy and execution.
• Champions the learning, application, and sustainment of Production and Logistics (P&L) methodologies through structured training, coaching, and continuous improvement activities across the site.
• Oversees onboarding and foundational capability development for Lego Conveyance and Basic Skills learning arenas, ensuring consistent standards and effective knowledge transfer.
• Supports and facilitates site strategy development, deployment, and execution to ensure alignment between operational priorities and enterprise goals.
• Partners closely with the Corporate P&L Office to drive alignment and execution of site-wide initiatives, ensuring adherence to common methods and enterprise standards.
• Actively collaborates with P&L leaders across other locations and Common Development Groups to enable enterprise-wide strategy execution through the adoption and deployment of P&L Way common methods.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for operational excellence and leads efforts to embed a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of process improvement, lean or six sigma experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 4 years of process improvement, lean or six sigma experience

OR

• At least 8 years of process improvement, lean or six sigma experience

Additional Requirements

Lean Strategy & Deployment

• Lead the deployment and sustainment of Lean manufacturing principles, including Assignment Directives (ADs), Standard Work, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, and Visual Management
• Translate plant and business objectives into actionable initiatives aligned to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to identify process waste and implement countermeasures

Training & Capability Building

• Develop and deliver P&L (lean manufacturing) training programs for hourly employees, team leads, and supervisors
• Coach teams on Lean thinking, problem-solving methodology, and continuous improvement behaviors
• Build internal Lean capability by developing hourly employees into continuous improvement champions and facilitators

Team Leadership (Hourly Workforce)

• Directly lead and manage a team of hourly Lean / CI employees (or hourly operators assigned to improvement teams)
• Set clear expectations for safety, productivity, engagement, and Lean participation
• Conduct regular Gemba walks, audits, and team huddles to reinforce Lean standards and behaviors

Continuous Improvement Execution

• Facilitate Kaizen events and improvement workshops from planning through sustainment
• Ensure improvements are standardized, documented, and implemented across shifts
• Track and report Lean performance metrics, improvement results, and cost savings

Governance & Sustainment

• Establish and maintain Lean governance, including audit cadence, escalation paths, and standard metrics
• Ensure Lean systems are sustained through leader standard work and accountability routines
• Support plant leadership in culture transformation toward continuous improvement

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• 3+ years' experience with P&L Way
• 3+ years' experience managing teams in manufacturing environment
• 5+ years' experience Leader who has proven experience leading teams
• A person with proven strategic thinking and large experience on deploying lean systems and strategic planning cycles.
• Proven capabilities with change management and organizational transformation
• Proven Project management skills and execution capabilities
• Proven training and public speaking/presentation skills

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.

About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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