Plant Lean Manager

vor 11 Stunden

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Projekts Staffing and Consulting Vollzeit

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Our client is a global Tier 1 in the automotive industry and is looking for a
Plant Lean manager, in Baden-Württemberg area in Germany.

The
Plant Lean Manufacturing Manager
is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and embedding Lean culture across the plant to enhance performance, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. Working closely with the Plant Director and cross-functional leaders, this role leads the deployment of Lean principles, methodologies, and tools throughout all plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the
    Lean transformation roadmap
    in alignment with corporate industrial strategy and plant performance goals.
  • Lead and support Lean projects , process optimization, and productivity improvement.
  • Establish and monitor
    key performance indicators (KPIs)
    to track progress in efficiency, quality, cost reduction, and delivery objectives.
  • Facilitate
    Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
    sessions, 5S programs, and problem-solving workshops across departments.
  • Coach and develop teams at all levels to strengthen Lean mindset and capabilities within production, maintenance, logistics, and support functions.
  • Drive cultural change by engaging employees in
    continuous improvement initiatives
    and promoting safety and quality excellence.
  • Support the implementation of
    digital manufacturing tools
    and standardized management systems (visual management, Gemba walks, A3 thinking).
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and track results through structured project management and financial analysis.
  • Interface with global Lean networks within the organization to ensure consistency, benchmarking, and best practice sharing.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Engineering degree or equivalent (Industrial, Mechanical, Production).
  • Minimum
    7–10 years of experience
    in manufacturing, including at least 5 years leading Lean or Continuous Improvement initiatives within the
    automotive sector
    .
  • Proven experience in deploying Lean systems such as
    Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, SMED, and JIT
    .
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills using tools such as DMAIC, SPC, and FMEA.
  • Certified
    Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent
    is highly desirable.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and change management abilities.
  • Fluency in English and German min B1

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