Young Talent Lean Management (m/f/x)

Liebherr Group; Bulle; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company restaurant

Flexible working hours

Home office option

Job summary

Liebherr Group in Bulle, Switzerland offers a 12-month internship to launch your professional career in a multinational environment. You will work under the Lean Manager to drive continuous improvement across production and administrative functions.

You will analyse processes, apply Lean methods (5S, value stream mapping), and develop KPIs with visual management boards. Strong Excel/PowerPoint and interest in AI tools are required; French on-site with German/English language skills desirable.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently completed a Master’s degree in industrial/mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Lean or Six Sigma qualifications (Green/Black Belt) welcome but not required.
• Interest in industrial processes, Lean management, and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lean Manager in implementing the Lean roadmap at the Bulle site and drive continuous improvement in production and admin functions.
• Analyse and visualise on-site processes, identify improvement opportunities with employees, and help implement practical solutions.
• Collaborate with Production, Industrial Engineering and other departments to apply Lean methods (5S, value stream mapping).
• Contribute to shopfloor management by creating KPIs and visual management boards and ensuring follow-up of actions.
• Contribute to change management by engaging employees, communicating objectives, and gathering feedback.
• Analyse process data, evaluate improvements, and explore digital tools and AI applications.
• Progressively own defined improvement projects from problem analysis to implementation with guidance.

Skills

Lean management

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Lean or Six Sigma qualification (Green/Black Belt)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Are you looking forward to starting your professional career in a multinational environment? Join our internship program to launch your career with us and benefit from our hands-on approach. We are looking for candidates available for 12 months internship.

Your responsibilities

• You will support the Lean Manager in implementing the Lean roadmap at the Bulle site and contribute to continous improvement projects in production and administrative functions.
• You will analyse and visualise on-site processes, identify improvement opportunities together with employees and help implement practical solutions.
• You will collaborate with Production, Industrial Engineering and other departments to apply Lean methods such as 5S, structured problem-solving and value stream mapping.
• You will contribute to the development of shopfloor management by creating meaningful KPIs and visual management boards and ensuring effective follow-up of agreed actions.
• You contribute to change management initiatives by engaging employees, communicating objectives and next steps effectively, gathering feedback, and helping overcome implementation challenges in collaboration with the Lean Manager and relevant departments.
• You will analyse process data, evaluate the effectiveness of implemented improvements, and contribute ideas for leveraging approved digital tools and AI applications.
• You will progressively take ownership of clearly defined improvement projects, leading activities from problem analysis through implementation, effectiveness reviews, and handover to process owners, with guidance from the Lean Manager.

Your profile

• You are currently pursuing, or have recently completed, a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Additional Lean or Six Sigma qualifications, such as a Green Belt or Black Belt, MTM, REFA are welcome but not required.
• You are interested in industrial processes, Lean management and organisational development. Initial practical experience in a production environment or improvement projects is an advantage.
• You think analytically, work in a structured way and can present data and complex topics clearly.
• You communicate openly and respectfully, enjoy collaborating across departments and organisational levels, and value the experience and expertise of employees on site.
• You are interested in supporting organisational change, demonstrate initiative, enjoy turning ideas into practice, and use feedback as an opportunity to continuously develop your skills.
• You are proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, and have an interest in digital tools, AI, and Power BI.
• You have a good command of French for day-to-day collaboration on site, as well as good German or English skills.

Our offer

You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of work and gain varied and exciting experience in an international family business. We offer you the opportunity to perform interesting tasks and to have responsibilities as well as to develop your ideas. You will be trained, supported and accompanied by a dynamic team. You will benefit from modern working conditions such as flexible working hours, the possibility to work in a home office, a company restaurant and many other advantages. The workplace is located in Bulle, in the beautiful region of Gruyère. Plan your personal and professional development with us.

In order to guarantee a fair application procedure, we do not accept applications by post or e-mail.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.