Lean Practitioner

**Lean Practitioner (m/w/d) - Germany**

Location: Ratingen, Germany, other Johnson Controls location possible as well, i.e. Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Mode: Hybrid

**Join Us in Driving Operational Excellence**

Are you passionate about Lean methodologies and continuous improvement? As a Lean Practitioner, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming our operations across Germany and beyond. Reporting to the EMEA Lean Leader, you’ll lead impactful problem-solving initiatives, coach teams, and foster a culture of Lean thinking that supports our long-term strategic goals.

**Your Responsibilities**

- Lead cross-functional problem-solving engagements across the region.

- Translate strategic objectives into actionable improvement plans.

- Facilitate clear communication between leadership and stakeholders.

- Promote Lean principles and embed continuous improvement across all levels.

- Identify risks and opportunities to enhance operational sustainability.

- Coach Lean Practitioners, Process Owners, and leaders to build CI capabilities.

**How You’ll Make an Impact**

- Partner with local leadership to implement process improvements.

- Mentor project leaders to accelerate results and foster a CI mindset.

- Drive process standardization and improvement initiatives.

- Design, host and deliver hands-on Lean training and Kaizen workshops.

- Share best practices and introduce innovative CI tools and methods.

**What You Bring**

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Quality, or related field.

- 5+ years of experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement.

- Proven track record in leading transformation projects with measurable outcomes.

- Strong leadership and change management skills.

- Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.

- Strategic mindset with analytical and systems-thinking skills.

- Experience in coaching Lean/Six Sigma tools and methods.

- Business fluency in German and English.

**Travel Requirements**

This role requires frequent travel (approx. 50-75%) across Germany and occasionally within the region to support local teams and initiatives.

**Ready to Apply?**

If you're passionate about Lean and eager to make a strategic impact across our German operations, we’d love to hear from you.

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