Director, Lean Operations
Job Location:
Coppell, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Brinks Texas License #C00550
About Brinks:
The Brinks Company (NYSE:BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management digital retail solutions and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions retailers government agencies mints jewelers and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 51 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries.
We believe in building partnerships that secure commerce and doing that requires fostering an engaged culture that values people with different backgrounds ideas and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging so all employees feel respected safe and valued and we provide equal opportunity to participate and grow.
Job Description
Brinks is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Lean Operations to lead the enterprise-wide transformation toward operational excellence. This high-impact role will drive continuous improvement initiatives that elevate performance increase efficiency and deliver measurable business results across all lines of business. The ideal candidate will be a change agent coach and enterprise partnerbringing Lean principles to life in a complex service-driven environment.
Must be willing to travel 50% to 70% for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Execution:Lead the development and implementation of Lean strategies that directly support business growth operational efficiency and customer satisfaction at the national level.
Cultural Transformation:Champion a culture of continuous improvement embedding Lean thinking across all functions and levels of the organizationfrom frontline teams to senior leadership.
Operational Road mapping:Own and execute the Lean Roadmap ensuring consistent adoption of core methodologies (5S A3 Problem Solving VSM Standard Work Visual Management TPM) across regions and business units.
Leadership Engagement:Partner with operational leaders to define performance expectations deliver coaching and develop leadership capability in Lean thinking and behaviors.
Kaizen & Value Stream Optimization:Facilitate regional Kaizen events and improvement workshops targeting high-impact areas to eliminate waste streamline workflows and improve service delivery.
Standardization & Scalability:Identify and institutionalize best practices across all locations ensuring scalable repeatable processes and sustainable results.
Training & Development:Design and deliver hands-on training and coaching for cross-functional teams enabling widespread adoption of Lean principles across Operations Admin and Line of Business functions.
Innovation & Benchmarking:Actively monitor industry trends emerging technologies and global best practices to inform future-state solutions that drive operational excellence.
Voice of Customer Integration:Collaborate with customer-facing teams to integrate VOC feedback into Lean initiatives improving customer experience and operational responsiveness.
Strategic Program Management:Lead critical enterprise-level projects focused on operational efficiencyincluding production planning logistics routing resource optimization and workforce deployment.
What You Bring
Visionary Leadership:Ability to translate strategic direction into actionable plans with clear KPIs and outcomes.
Operational Grit:Willingness to engage directly with operations teams lead from the front and model Lean behaviors.
Influence & Collaboration:Strong presence with the ability to align influence and inspire cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Exceptional Communication:Clear and direct communicator with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.
Analytical Mindset:Data-driven and process-centric with a relentless focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Change Agent:Confident navigating ambiguity and driving change in a matrixed fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Brinks Bronze or Silver Lean Leader certification strongly preferred
Bachelors degree in Business Operations Management Engineering Supply Chain or related field
10 years of progressive leadership experience in Lean Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence roles
Multi-site operations or logistics industry experience is a plus
Whats Next
Thank you for considering applying for a job at Brinks. To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature.
Upon completion of the application process you will receive an email confirming that we have received your application. We will review all candidates and notify you of your status should we deem you fit for a job. Thank you again for your interest in a career at Brinks. For more information about future career opportunities join our talent network like our Facebook page or Follow us on X.
Brinks is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or history or any other characteristic protected by law. Brinks is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.
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Director
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