Manufacturing Excellence Lead (Lean & Six Sigma)

Ball Corporation; Ludesch; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Meal allowance

Bike leasing program

Pension provision

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Ludesch, Austria, seeks a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist to lead continuous improvement across the plant, partnering with operations, quality and cross-functional teams. You will embed standards, drive performance improvements and support both short and long-term objectives.

The role requires Lean expertise, Six Sigma Green Belt, and strong data analytics, with a focus on delivering value and growth within a world-leading manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline is desirable.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean tools and systems with proven Lean improvement project leadership.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is required; Black Belt desirable.
• Experience applying advanced statistical methods such as DOE and ANOVA within Six Sigma projects is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence across levels.
• Strong English verbal and written communication; proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing excellence self-assessments and develop improvement plans embedding standards.
• Develop and maintain the plant Manufacturing Excellence master plan.
• Lead cross-functional projects delivering Fuel for Growth savings and operational value.
• Plan and sustain continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies (VSM, 5S, SMED, PDCA, TPM).
• Act as a change agent coaching employees and leaders using GROW techniques.
• Lead structured problem-solving through training, facilitation and root cause analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data using statistical tools to identify trends and support decisions.

Job description

Ball Corporation in Ludesch, Austria, seeks a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist to lead continuous improvement across the plant, partnering with operations, quality and cross-functional teams. You will embed standards, drive performance improvements and support both short and long-term objectives.

The role requires Lean expertise, Six Sigma Green Belt, and strong data analytics, with a focus on delivering value and growth within a world-leading manufacturing environment.