Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Continuous Improvement Manager to join LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam (LMV) and drive the adoption of LEGO Continuous Improvement (LCI) principles, empowering teams to achieve sustainable excellence in our world-class manufacturing operations. Please note: This position does not support relocation assistance or sponsorship.

If you are passionate about coaching leaders, leading major improvement initiatives, building change readiness, and collaborating globally to embed a continuous improvement culture, apply today and be part of building endless play possibilities.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that empower employees to identify opportunities, drive changes, and own improvements independently.

• Coach and spar with managers and specialists in implementing LCI tools, processes, behaviours, and mindset to build organisational capabilities.

• Drive successful on-site LCI implementation and major improvement projects with multiple stakeholders, requiring strong change and stakeholder management—no technical support needed.

• Plan and deliver LCI training sessions for employees and leaders.

• Analyse data to identify weaknesses, root causes, and opportunities; formulate recommendations and solutions for productivity gains.

• Follow up and support teams in implementing improvement recommendations.

• Develop, implement, and continuously apply global LCI standards while providing feedback on improvement opportunities.

• Work independently with Corporate Management Leadership Teams and collaborate on high-level improvement activities.

Play Your Part in Our Team Succeeding

• The LEGO Continuous Improvement (LCI) function is a core capability at The LEGO Group, supporting strategic priorities by building a sustainable continuous improvement mindset across the organisation. Leadership commitment is the key success factor, and LCI ensures the right structure, processes, people, and culture are in place.

• LCI develops organisational capabilities to align, simplify, and improve processes; enhances problem-solving skills; and increases change readiness. This role acts as a business partner, influencing and challenging leaders to adopt LCI ways of working while supporting both local site needs and the global LCI agenda.

• The position exists to drive strategic and tactical LCI implementation, develop in-house CI expertise, and contribute to cross-functional improvements. Major challenges include managing complex stakeholder dynamics, leading large-scale changes, and delivering measurable results in productivity, quality, lead-time reduction, and cost efficiency.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience implementing Lean, Operational Excellence (OPEX), or Continuous Improvement (CI) programs.

• Proven track record in transitioning traditional processes to Lean/OPEX/CI environments.

• Experience deploying Lean/Daily Management Systems in manufacturing (advantageous); experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain environments is a plus.

• Demonstrated success coaching managers and securing leadership buy-in for improvement initiatives.

• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with proven results in lead-time reduction, quality improvement, cost savings, etc.

• Experience working effectively in teamwork, local networks, and global collaboration environments.

• Experience as an internal or external consultant (advantageous).

• Ability to influence and work effectively at leadership levels.

• Proactive initiator of change and innovation.

• Excellent interpersonal skills: active listening, balancing diverse needs, building rapport, and providing direct/team feedback.

• Embraces LEGO values and role-models collaborative behaviour.

• Disciplined, forward-thinking mindset.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Willingness to travel as required by business needs.

• Advanced English proficiency (spoken and written).

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

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