Hybrid Lean Manager Operations Region Europe (m/f/d) (Ludwigsburg, DE, 71636) bei Mann+Hummel

Role Summary

In this role you are responsible for the lean management activities in the region with the target to continuously improve performance across all production sites in Europe.

Your Challenge:

•    Define the lean management strategy for Operations Europe and ensure alignment to the Corporate lean management and regional strategy
•    Ensure alignment between the lean roadmaps of all plants and the regional strategy
•    Develops and tracks a solid scorecard to measure the performance of each production plant on a daily basis
•    Continuously push for improvements regarding space usage, material flow and lead times
•    Steer training and development needs regarding the M+H Production System (MHPS)
•    Develops, coordinates and facilitates workshops (Kaizen, Hoshin, VSM, 5S, SMED, Layout, …) to improve production and logistic efficiency
•    Coordinate best practice sharing and exchange regarding the above-mentioned areas of responsibility across the region
•    Develop a high performing team of lean managers and experts owning the lean mindset in Europe
 

Your Profile

• Experience: Successfully completed University degree in (Industrial)  Engineering or in a similar field
• Work experience: At least 5 years of experience in a related industry in a similar function
• Professional experience: 
  • Expert knowledge of LEAN tools
  • Familiar with required production processes (e.g. pleating, welding, assembly)
  • Knowledge of M+H product and manufacturing processes is preferred
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft 365, SAP experience preferred
• Language: Business-fluent in English
• Personality:
  • Hands on mindset and strong shopfloor orientation
  • Strong analytical thinking & problem solving skills
  • Able to operate in a matrix organization, building a strong network to achieve common goals
  • Travel is required