Regional Lean Leader

About the Position

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. We are currently seeking a Regional Lean Leader to drive the implementation and standardization of the Lean Enterprise System (LES) across assigned locations.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation and standardization of the Lean Enterprise System (LES) across assigned locations.
• Work closely with Site Leaders and site OpEx/CI representatives to assess current state, build a Lean roadmap, and execute to sustainment.
• Build Lean capability through training, coaching, and mentoring (leaders, engineers, supervisors, and Lean Ambassadors).
• Facilitate and coach kaizen events and structured problem-solving to improve SQDICP results.
• Establish and track KPIs; create transparent governance for the CI/kaizen funnel and sustainment.
• Drive cross-site best practice sharing and replication through communities of practice and standard toolkits.
• Partner with Finance and site leadership to validate savings and ensure benefits are sustained.
• Ensure improvements align with medical device regulatory/quality expectations and internal change control requirements.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years in manufacturing CI/OpEx; multi-site support experience preferred.
• Certifications: Lean and/or Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt preferred).
• Travel: 40–50%.

Key Leadership Behaviors

• Leads through influence; coaches rather than directs.
• Strong facilitator and teacher; develops internal Lean talent.
• Data-driven, structured problem solver with bias for sustainment.
• Communicates effectively across levels and functions; builds community and shared standards.
• Champions safety, quality, and compliance in a regulated environment.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a leading global dental products and technologies company
• Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Company

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Our products provide innovative, high-quality, and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care. Our headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and our shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without unlawful discrimination or regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual or gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local law.

Eligibility

All successful applicants must be eligible to work in the country the position is based.

Assistance

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