Lean Capability Development Leader (Europe)

The Brink’s 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 52 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries.

At Brink’s we believe that diverse teams drive success, and as such we foster an inclusive culture that values people with diverse 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.

We are building a high-impact Lean Capability team to accelerate enterprise-wide transformation. As a Lean Capability Development Leader, you will architect and lead the deployment of a global system that builds problem-solving capability, embeds scientific thinking, and drives cultural change. This role is central to shaping how our organization learns, improves, and sustains excellence.

You will collaborate across regions and functions to coach leaders, design scalable development pathways, and integrate Lean behaviors into daily operations. This is your opportunity to influence how we build capability, lead change, and create lasting impact through continuous improvement.

Location (s): Europe (remote), preferably UK or Romania

Team: Individual contributor role, highly collaborative across Market Units, Country GMs, and Operations Leaders

Key Responsibilities:

Lean Capability Development and Execution:

• Drive the Lean capability strategy — partner with global and cross-functional teams to embed Lean thinking, leadership behaviors, and process discipline into workflows across the enterprise, enabling consistent execution and customer value delivery.
• Model Lean behaviors through action — lead by example in practicing standardized work, daily management, value stream thinking, and structured problem solving, setting the standard for how capability should look in practice.
• Build organizational capability — design, administer, and continuously evolve training programs that equip leaders and teams with the skills to apply Lean principles, ensuring knowledge transfer through both classroom learning and hands-on application.
• Act as a catalyst for learning and improvement — facilitate Kaizen events, problem-solving workshops, and value stream mapping sessions that both solve business problems and build internal capability.

Leadership & Culture Building

• Be a visible champion of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Lead by example to create a proactive, hands-on culture of Lean execution.
• Help embed Lean practices into daily work to sustain results over time.
• Act as a champion for quality and delivery as a measure of customer success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in operations management with a focus on lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Cross-borders experience is a strong advantage.
• Certified lean practitioner and/or Six Sigma.
• Extensive knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement tools, with proven experience.
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills, with an ability to translate vision into actionable initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience translating lean concepts to business process, digital, and commercial work content is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership: Skilled at coaching, mentoring, and building high-performance teams.
• Analytical Skills: Data-driven approach to identify improvement opportunities and measure results.
• Collaboration: Works well across functions, regions, and levels to achieve shared objectives.
• Change Management: Expertise in leading cultural transformations and embedding lean practices in diverse settings.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to operate across different time zones and cultural contexts.

What’s Next?

Thank you for considering applying for a job at Brink’s. To be considered for this position, you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all pre-screening questions.

We will review all candidates and notify you of your status should we wish to progress your application to the next stage. Thank you again for your interest in a career at Brink’s.

Brink’s is an equal opportunity 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 (if applicable), sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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