Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution , as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector .
We are almost 29,000 employees, across 52 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian!
Reporting to the Plant Director. We are seeking a Lean Transformation Manager for our Taunton, MA location. The Lean Transformation Manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing Kaizen methodologies and the Prysmian Performance System (PPS). This role will focus on fostering a workplace culture that empowers employees at all levels to streamline and enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The leader will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and sustain operational excellence.
Compensation: The typical base salary range for this role is $93,000 - $139,000. Actual placement within this range will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, education, skills and geographic location.
Lead Transformation, Not Events
If you’re a true Lean leader , you already know the difference, anyone can run Kaizen events. Very few can transform a site, influence senior leadership, and deliver sustained results. That’s exactly what this role is built for.
Why This Role Will Stand Out to You - This isn’t a “support” CI role.
You will own the transformation agenda .
Direct line to the Site Director and leadership team
Full responsibility for shaping and driving the site’s Lean strategy
Authority to influence what gets worked on—and what doesn’t
A mandate to deliver real, measurable business impact (not activity metrics)
If you’ve ever been frustrated by:
Leadership that “talks Lean” but doesn’t commit
Kaizen events that don’t stick
CI roles with no real influence
…this is the environment you’ve been looking for.
What You’ll Actually Do
Own the Transformation
Build and drive a site-wide Lean roadmap aligned to business strategy (Hoshin Kanri)
Partner directly with the Site Director to prioritize the highest-impact opportunities
Drive measurable gains across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth
Lead Where It Matters
Facilitate high-impact Kaizen events focused on flow, constraint removal, and cost transformation
Target high-volume, high-revenue value streams where results matter most
Ensure every initiative delivers hard, tracked results—not theoretical improvements
Be the Change Agent Others Aren’t
Challenge leadership teams when needed—and bring them along
Embed Lean thinking into daily decisions, not just projects
Ensure sustainability through standard work, daily management, and accountability systems
Build a Lean Culture (Not Just Tools)
Develop operators, supervisors, and leaders into capable problem solvers
Coach the organization on how to think, not just what to do
Create a pipeline of future Lean leaders across the site
What You Bring (And What We’re Really Looking For)
You’re not just certified. You’ve delivered results:
Experienced Lean Black Belt / CI Leader in manufacturing
Proven track record of driving measurable improvements (cost, throughput, lead time, etc.)
Deep expertise in:
Value Stream Transformation
Flow & Pull Systems
Hoshin Kanri
SMED, TPM, Standard Work
Daily Management & Visual Systems
But more importantly:
You know how to influence leaders who don’t report to you
You’ve successfully changed behavior, not just processes
You push for impact over activity
Strong Differentiators
Lean systems…