Lean Expert (m/w/d)
Core
Analyze value streams and processes to identify waste and bottlenecks, then plan and implement Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Role type
Lean Expert (IC)
Builds
Operational efficiency improvements and sustainable process stabilization
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Required skills
Value stream mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Shopfloor Management, Visual Management, structured problem-solving, workshop facilitation, KPI-based control systems
Preferred skills
Experience in production, industrial engineering, order processing, or quality management
Technologies
Lean methodologies, Kaizen, Gemba Walks
Responsibilities
Conduct Kaizen workshops and Gemba walks, develop and maintain Lean standards/templates, coach employees and leaders, moderate cross-functional alignment, perform sustainability checks, identify structural optimization potentials
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC