Process Excellence Teamleader (m/w/d)
Core
Lead Process Excellence initiatives to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost through hands-on application of Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Role type
Process Excellence Team Leader (Continuous Improvement)
Builds
Operational performance improvements, standardized SOPs, and sustainable CI culture across manufacturing/technical sites
Domain
Life Sciences / Manufacturing / Quality Assurance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Operational Excellence in manufacturing/lab environments)
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma methodologies, process mapping, KPI management, Kaizen event facilitation, root cause analysis, team coaching, stakeholder partnership, change management
Preferred skills
Black Belt certification, advanced German language proficiency, experience in technical/manufacturing environments
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 17034
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver Process Excellence projects ensuring sustainable improvements; Promote safe workplace and 5S culture through audits and role-modeling; Analyze, map, and optimize business processes and develop SOPs; Drive performance improvement via KPI management and visual management; Identify and implement improvement opportunities using Lean and Kaizen; Partner with Finance to validate and deliver business benefits; Maintain Process Excellence standards and governance; Coach employees and leaders to build CI capability; Provide day-to-day leadership and performance management for direct team members.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership