Lean Methods Project Manager

Groupe IDEA

. Define, develop and promote the Group’s Lean standards .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeNantes • FranceSeniorLead💰 €50,000 - €52,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on optimizing logistics performance and leading operational transformation projects. Capable of analyzing operational data and facilitating workshops to drive results in complex industrial environments.

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Lean MethodologiesContinuous ImprovementLogistics OptimizationOperational TransformationWorkshop Facilitation

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Hard Skills

Lean Standards DevelopmentPerformance DiagnosticsAction Plan DevelopmentData AnalysisLogistics Process AnalysisCosting Database EnhancementMethods DevelopmentPerformance Objective SupportBest Practices SustainabilityOperational Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCross-Functional Team LeadershipSelf-DirectedResults-OrientedProactive

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in LogisticsMaster’s Degree in Supply ChainMaster’s Degree in Industrial EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Continuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

LogisticsSupply ChainIndustrial EngineeringOperational ExcellencePerformance Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, develop and promote the Group’s Lean standards
Conduct performance diagnostics and develop action plans with operational teams
Support sites in achieving their performance objectives and sustaining best practices
Capture, standardize and disseminate Lean tools and methods
Train and support Methods, Operations and support-function teams in Lean practices
Monitor continuous improvement methods and industry innovations
Provide support to existing or start-up sites to resolve operational issues
Conduct on-site diagnostics and analyze logistics processes
Facilitate continuous improvement workshops and lead the associated action plans
Support Engineering teams from the offer-design stage to optimize logistics organizations and processes
Develop and enhance methods, sizing tools and costing databases
Capture lessons learned from activity start-ups to improve standards and accelerate future rollouts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree (Bac+5 equivalent) in logistics, supply chain, industrial engineering or continuous improvement
At least 7 years of experience deploying Lean initiatives and optimizing logistics performance in complex industrial or logistics environments
Strong command of continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated experience leading operational transformation projects, from diagnosis through implementation of action plans
Ability to analyze and synthesize operational data
Skilled in facilitating workshops, leading working groups and managing continuous improvement plans
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to unite cross-functional teams
Self-directed, rigorous, results-oriented, proactive, curious and adaptable
Operational experience would be an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote working opportunities
Profit-sharing and/or performance-based incentive schemes
Trust-based work environment and strong quality of working life
Particular attention to the onboarding of new employees
Professional development opportunities
Diversity and inclusion policy
Initiatives supporting the integration and assistance of employees with disabilities