Senior Process Manager (d/f/m) R&D Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
Core
Drive efficiency of the global Stage-Gate process for product development across LIXIL's brands and regions, ensuring clear work packages and disciplined gate transitions.
Role type
Senior Process Manager (R&D Operational Excellence)
Builds
Global R&D governance framework, digitalized templates, blueprints, work instructions, and the R&D Knowledge Hub.
Domain
Manufacturing / Product Development / R&D Process Improvement
Required skills
Stage-Gate process implementation, R&D project management, process optimization, cross-functional alignment, data literacy, PLM/ERP system alignment, stakeholder management, documentation management.
Preferred skills
Lean, Six Sigma, AI/automation interest, German language.
Technologies
Planisware Orchestra, SAP, PLM, ERP.
Responsibilities
Drive continuous optimisation of global Stage-Gate Work Packages; Maintain and enforce global R&D governance framework; Safeguard gate readiness and documentation integrity; Define, track and report R&D KPIs; Develop and maintain digitalized templates and process documentation; Coordinate cross-functional and cross-regional alignment; Ensure data continuity between Stage-Gate governance and PLM.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
