CareerPlan

LEAN Manager (m/w/d)

Weinheim, Bergstraße, BADEN_WUERTTEMBERGFull-time2026-09-02 → 2026-10-14

Core

Drive Lean and Operational Excellence transformation to build a sustainable improvement culture and optimize production processes.

Role type

Lean Manager (Continuous Improvement)

Builds

Production efficiency, quality, and delivery reliability through Lean methodologies.

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering

Required skills

Lean Management, Operational Excellence, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, TPM, 5S, Shopfloor Management, Data Analysis, Change Management, Team Coaching, Strategic Project Management

Preferred skills

Six-Sigma Certification, Experience in production environments

Technologies

Lean tools, Value Stream Mapping software, TPM systems

Responsibilities

Develop and implement site-wide Lean and Operational Excellence strategy; Establish and anchor 5S, Daily Management, Kaizen, and TPM methods; Analyze value streams, production losses, and material flows to identify improvement opportunities; Increase productivity, OEE, quality, and on-time delivery through data-driven optimization; Coach and develop leaders and teams in Lean environments; Facilitate workshops and support change and improvement processes; Collaborate closely with Production, Logistics, Planning, and Maintenance; Drive strategic improvement projects with measurable business impact; Build a culture of continuous improvement across all areas.