Manager Lean / Operational Excellence (f/m/d)

at  Freudenberg Performance Materials

Working at Freudenberg: “We will wow your world!” This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for the markets of automotive, building materials, apparel, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors, shoe and leather goods as well as specialties. The company generates sales of approx. 1.6 billion euros, has 32 production sites in 14 countries around the world and more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You have successfully completed your bachelor’s or technician’s degree in engineering, natural sciences or comparable
• You possess 3 to 5 years of professional experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Management or Continuous Improvement (CIP)
• Within project management and leading cross-functional teams, you have gained profound experiences
• You have a Lean Systems Green Belt, ideally a Black Belt
• Regarding lean methods, moderation techniques and coaching, you are highly proficient
• You combine your strong analytical and technical understanding with process- and solution-oriented thinking
• Both very good German and English language skills round off your profile
  The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• You strengthen and establish the operational excellence and lean culture within the organization of Freudenberg Performance Materials
• To track performance, you define and visualize meaningful KPIs
• You analyze performance losses and initiate corrective measures
• To improve KPIs and standardize processes, you lead and implement Kaizen projects
• You guide and facilitate Lean workshops at all levels in operations
• Considering the priorities of the location, you coordinate CIP activities