Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Lean Manufacturing Manager is responsible for defining, deploying, and embedding a Lean culture across CAMECA’s operations. He/She plays a key role in the company’s industrial transformation by driving continuous improvement initiatives, developing the Cameca Production System, and ensuring alignment with AMETEK’s operational excellence standards.The mission is to sustainably improve operational performance (productivity, quality, lead times, and costs) through structured, data-driven, and shopfloor-focused approaches.Main ResponsibilitiesLean Deployment & TransformationDefine and deploy the Lean roadmap in alignment with the industrial strategyLead the development of the Cameca Production System, in coordination with AMETEK Operational ExcellenceDrive structured improvement initiatives (Kaizen, VSM, SMED, standard work, etc.)Foster a culture of continuous improvement at all levels of the organizationProductivity & PerformanceLaunch and manage the portfolio of productivity improvement projects (labor, flow, capacity)Optimize manufacturing costs and enhance overall performanceImplement and monitor performance indicators (Lean KPIs, OEE, lead time, etc.)Benchmark internal and external performance (comparison with group peers)Flow & Industrial OrganizationAnalyze and optimize physical and information flows (VSM, pull systems, etc.)Improve industrial layouts and shopfloor organizationOptimize the production system (waste reduction, line balancing, takt/cycle time)Contribute to industrialization through Lean principles (DFM, simplification)Visual Management & Performance ManagementDeploy visual management tools and shopfloor management routinesStructure operational performance management systems (SQCDP, dashboards, etc.)Implement performance routines (daily management, QRQC, etc.)Promote a data-driven and problem-solving cultureStandards & Operational ExcellenceDefine and deploy work standards (standard work)Ensure compliance with and continuous improvement of 5S practicesDesign and implement robust management processesTrain and coach teams on Lean toolsChange ManagementFacilitate and engage shopfloor teams and support functionsDrive employee engagement around Lean initiativesRequirementsEducation & ExperienceEngineering degree or Master’s in industrial engineering / production / operationsMinimum 5 years of experience in an industrial environmentStrong hands-on experience in continuous improvementProfessional knowledge required & abilitiesProficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production SystemKnowledge of Lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Kanban…)Good understanding of industrial production systemsStrong analytical skills and ability to leverage dataAnalytical, logical, and structured mindsetStrong shopfloor orientation (gemba)Ability to lead, engage, and challenge teamsExcellent communication skillsInfluence-based leadershipStrong interest in transformation and continuous improvementProfessional level of English required : B2Travel area : National & International 15%About the Business UnitCAMECA is a world leader in the design and manufacture of scientific instruments for elemental and isotopic microanalysis. CAMECA is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., with offices located in Paris, France, and Madison, WI. CAMECA is committed to continuously broadening our product offerings and expanding the range of applications each instrument and technique can address through sustained, long-term R&D investments and close collaborations with leading academic research units. Today, our products serve a broad range of laboratory and process control applications in end markets that include semiconductors, nanoscience, environment, geology, nuclear, and material sciences. For more information, visit and