Continuous Improvement Expert (m/w/d)
Core
Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence within a manufacturing value stream using Lean methodologies.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Expert (Lean Manufacturing)
Builds
Optimized production processes, operational KPIs, and sustainable team performance within a value stream.
Domain
Manufacturing / Lean Engineering
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing (MSE, 5S, Kaizen, SMED), Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Budget Management, Process Analysis, Coaching
Preferred skills
Experience in FMCG industry, Technical degree or Meister qualification, English proficiency
Technologies
MSE Toolkit, TPM, DMS, BPS
Responsibilities
Ensure and optimize operational KPIs for the value stream; Conduct independent analysis of production plants and processes to identify losses; Lead Focused-Improvement-Initiatives and structured problem-solving processes; Manage the Continuous-Improvement budget; Coach shift and plant employees on practical qualification measures; Escalate technical improvement potentials to Site Engineering.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC