Objectives of the function

• Taking responsibility for the sustainable improvement of processes, efficiency, quality and performance along the entire value chain in the plant
• Driving forward Lean and CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) measures as well as cost reduction measures within the framework of the professional management responsibility of those responsible in the project.
• Supporting managers and teams in implementing an excellent production organization

Your tasks

• Supporting general management in achieving organizational and business objectives through the introduction, development, and monitoring of efficient systems and processes.
• Analysis, optimization and standardization of core processes along the value chain based on KPIs
• Development of measures to improve operational processes and workflows in close cooperation with other departments and managers.
• Active promotion of operational excellence through the application and further development of Lean and Six Sigma methods and analysis tools, such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa diagrams.
• Initiation, management and implementation of cross-departmental and cross-production continuous improvement (CIP) and organizational development (OD) projects to increase productivity, transparency and efficiency.
• Establishment of shop floor, performance management, best practice and lessons learned structures
• Participation in new projects (PEP) as well as co-design of manufacturing concepts and process layouts.
• Coaching and training of managers and employees, as well as ensuring the sustainable effectiveness of improvement measures.
• Professional and disciplinary leadership of the small Operational Excellence team
• Taking over the professional leadership of project teams for the implementation of CIP projects

Your profile

• Completed engineering degree with good technical and business acumen.
• Six Sigma Black Belt, Toyota Production System or similar training is desirable.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the field of Operational Excellence, Lean Management or process optimization in a manufacturing company in the automotive supplier industry (ideally injection molding)
• Very good knowledge of Lean and CIP methods
• Experience in project management and change management
• Analytical, structured and results-oriented working style
• Excellent communication and moderation skills
• Confident demeanor on the shop floor and management level
• Strong hands-on mentality