Lean Partner

Lean Partner, NNE India

About NNE

NNE is a leading pharma engineering consultancy company delivering integrated solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. We help our pharma customers design, build and optimize GMP facilities and get medical products quickly and safely to patients. NNE India works closely with Denmark HQ to deliver world-class engineering projects and drive operational excellence across the organization.

Location: Bengaluru, India (NNE India)
Function: Strategy, Communications & Operational Excellence
Experience: 5–8 years

Role Purpose

The Lean Partner (Mid-Level) will support and drive Lean thinking, A3 problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives across NNE India. Working closely with the Manager – Strategy & Communications, this role will help embed a culture of operational excellence, facilitate improvement workshops, and enable cross-functional teams (AIT, PFD, PM & Support functions) to deliver measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate A3 problem-solving workshops, Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Gemba walks across NNE India projects and functions.
• Coach project teams, engineers, and middle managers on Lean principles, 5S, Standard Work, and Visual Management.
• Support the deployment of the A3 Center of Excellence (CoE) — including training, facilitator network, and knowledge management.
• Partner with project teams to identify, scope, and execute continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Track Lean KPIs, document improvement case studies, and report benefits realisation (cost, quality, lead time, productivity) to the Manager – Strategy & Communications.
• Support the development and delivery of Lean training / A3 problem solving across the organization.
• Collaborate with the NNE DK Lean/SPS community to align local practices with corporate standards.
• Contribute to strategic communications around Lean — including internal campaigns, success stories, and leadership updates.
• Assist with change management activities tied to Lean transformation initiatives.
• Maintain Lean dashboards & governance trackers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in Lean, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Process Improvement roles.
• Hands-on experience with A3 thinking, VSM, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, and Visual Management.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt required; Black Belt a plus)
• Experience in pharma, engineering consultancy, EPC/EPCM, or regulated industries is preferred.
• Strong facilitation and workshop delivery experience.

Key Competencies

• Strong facilitation and coaching skills
• Hands-on problem-solving mindset
• Effective stakeholder management across IN–DK geographies
• Data-driven and structured thinking
• Clear communication and storytelling
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple initiatives

What We Offer

• Opportunity to drive Lean transformation across NNE India under the Strategy & Communications function.
• Direct mentorship from the Manager – Strategy & Communications and exposure to leadership.
• Global collaboration with Denmark HQ and international project teams.
• A culture rooted in trust, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation, learning budget, and clear growth pathways.

Life at NNE.

NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.

At NNE, you become part of a vibrant, project-based environment built on close day-to-day collaboration. The role is therefore primarily on-site, with physical presence at the workplace expected five days a week. Limited flexibility for occasional remote work may be accommodated in line with business needs.

We are, at our core, a people business and, as such, committed to continuously developing our people and the way we work together. We do not expect you to know it all from day one, and we truly believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore welcome new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding programme, supported by a range of in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support your long-term growth.
Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.
Deadline of application is July 31, 2026
Questions before applying? Please contact Kumari at [email protected]
Please note:

• We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system
• You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV
• We invite to interviews on a running basis.

Fair hiring: At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.
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