Lean Manager (m/w/d)
Core
Lead the conception, establishment, and continuous development of the Lean Management System at the production site to optimize value streams and reduce lead times.
Role type
Lean Manager (hands-on IC)
Builds
Production site efficiency and continuous improvement culture
Domain
Manufacturing (Furniture industry)
Required skills
Value Stream Mapping (VSM/VSD), OEE optimization, Lean methodologies (5S, Kaizen, SMED, TPM, Poka Yoke), KPI definition and tracking, Process standardization, Change management, Team empowerment
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Lean Trainer certification, Experience in mid-sized industrial environments, Series production or high-automation manufacturing
Technologies
VSM, VSD, OEE, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, TPM, Poka Yoke
Responsibilities
Identify, analyze, and optimize value streams; Plan and moderate Lean workshops; Define and report on Lean KPIs; Act as a sparring partner for leadership and operations; Develop organization towards a Lean culture; Optimize interfaces between manufacturing, preparation, and logistics; Participate in process standardization for capacity expansion and automation
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC