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Working at Rolls-Royce

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    As a Lean Manager for Rolls-Royce in Mankato, MN, you will advance operational excellence by leading Lean initiatives, developing employees and leaders, and driving measurable improvements across manufacturing operations in a full-time capacity.

    Requirements

    • Required education and experience: Associate's degree + 4 years experience, Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience, Master's degree, JD/PhD, or 6+ years of lean manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.
    • Preferred requirements include strong Lean expertise in a production environment, solid SAP knowledge (Production and Logistics), and strong communication and analytical skills.

    Skills & Responsibilities

    • Lean expertise: Drive value stream transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
    • Leadership and coaching: Develop and coach employees and leaders in Lean principles and the OX Production System.
    • Project management: Lead improvement projects and facilitate workshops to enhance operational performance.
    • SAP knowledge: Support operations and logistics using solid SAP knowledge.
    • Potential transition routes: People from continuous improvement or industrial engineering roles may bring process optimization and change management skills, alongside meeting the required lean manufacturing experience.

    Job description

    Job Description

    Job Title: Lean Manager

    Working Pattern: Full-Time

    Working location: Mankato, MN

    Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

    Why Rolls-Royce?

    At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

    By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

    You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

    Position Summary

    The Lean Manager is responsible for advancing operational excellence by leading Lean initiatives, developing employees and leaders, and driving measurable improvements across the business. This role partners with manufacturing leaders to improve processes, strengthen the OX Production System, and build a culture of continuous improvement that delivers sustainable results.

    What you will be doing

    · Develop and coach employees and leaders in Lean principles and the OX Production System.

    · Drive value stream transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

    · Lead improvement projects and facilitate workshops to enhance operational performance.

    · Develop and strengthen globally aligned KPIs, standards, and best practices.

    · Support the evolution of the OX Production System and act as a trusted Lean advisor to manufacturing teams.

    Basic Requirements:

    · Associate’s degree in Engineering, Business, or closely related field + 4 years of experience in lean manufacturing, OR

    · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or closely related field + 2 years of experience in lean manufacturing, OR

    · Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or closely related field, OR

    · JD/PhD in Engineering, Business, or closely related field, OR

    · 6+ years of experience in lean manufacturing in lieu of a degree.

    Preferred Requirements:

    · Strong Lean expertise with a proven track record in manufacturing transformation within a production environment.

    · Solid SAP knowledge, particularly in Production and Logistics.

    · Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

    · Hands-on, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.

    · Strong affinity for digital technologies and data-driven improvement.

    Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

    We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

    Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

    Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

    Infinite Potential

    Closing date: December 14, 2026

    Job Posting Date

    12 Nov 2026; 00:11

    Pay Range

    Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

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    Benefits

    Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

    The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

    We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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    Rolls-Royce

    Lean Manager

    Mankato, Minnesota
    On-site

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