Lean Manager – Continuous Improvement and Transformation
Qatar Airways Location Doha, Qatar Category Corporate & Commercial Job Id 213918
Closing Date: 30-10-2024 JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Role: The Lean team is committed to identifying, leading, and delivering Lean Six Sigma projects and training as part of our Continuous Improvement and Transformation journey. These projects drive operational efficiency and transformational change with visible benefits, directly supporting Qatar Airways strategic goals and continuous improvement efforts.
As a Lean Manager, you will act as an advocate and ambassador of Lean Methodology, supporting the adoption and institutionalization of continuous improvement practices. You will collaborate with divisions, regions, or subsidiaries to deliver impactful Lean Transformation initiatives. Additionally, you will coach, mentor, and guide teams, acting as a change agent and leveraging your expertise in Lean Methodologies, project management, and change management.
In this role, you will also manage the Lean Academy, driving its mission to develop organizational knowledge and skills in Lean Methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee tactical planning, monitoring, and evaluation of Qatar Airways Lean Initiatives. Provide tactical insights to align Lean initiatives with the organization’s long-term goals. Offer guidance on the development of both long-term and short-term Lean project plans. Identify and propose areas for improvement in key processes, regulatory compliance, and efficiency. Develop business cases and roadmaps for future Lean projects. Facilitate and ensure the success of Lean Academy training sessions, from design and delivery to performance tracking and continuous improvement. Lead the development of the Lean Academy curriculum, ensuring it meets the current and future needs. Manage the training, and development of the Lean Academy ensuring consistent high-quality program delivery. Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness, using feedback loops to ensure continuous improvement. Act as a champion for Lean culture, promoting the adoption of Lean Methodologies throughout the organization. Track participant progress and certifications, ensuring standards are met and improvements are ongoing.
Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible
About you
Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Lean Six Sigma BB with minimum 6 years of job-related experience. Proven experience in Lean and continuous improvement methodologies. Demonstrated ability to deliver successful projects with visible results across different industries. Experience leading Lean trainings up to Green Belt level. Strong background in project management, including managing large-scale projects. Experience designing and improving business processes. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, with a strong ability to motivate and inspire. Experience working with senior leadership to influence change and deliver business improvements.
About Qatar Airways Group
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community
