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.

Please submit your application via our career site.