Lean Operations Expert (f/m/x)

ZEISS Group; Jena; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the medical devices sector is seeking a Lean Operations Expert to enhance operational excellence across its network. The role involves developing lean methodologies, coordinating projects, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in lean management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across sites and functions, ensuring the effective deployment of lean tools and practices.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in lean management and operations excellence.
• Proven track record of implementing lean methodologies.

Aufgaben

• Develop and improve lean methods and tools.
• Coordinate best practices and cross-functional optimization projects.
• Design and deliver training programs to build lean capabilities.

Kenntnisse

Lean Principles

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Gemba

Jobbeschreibung

Your role

As part of the new Operations Excellence and Strategy team, the Lean Operations Expert is responsible for developing and continuously improving lean methods and tools for the ZEISS Operations network. This role provides methodologies, expertise, and training to build and enhance operational excellence across sites. The Lean Expert supports sites and functions in the development and effective realization of their Lean Excellence agenda, coordinates best practices, supports pilot implementations, and leads cross-site/ cross-functional optimization projects. This position is integral in defining the strategic direction in collaboration with Operations leaders and site representatives, ensuring regular updates and the establishment of governance and reporting structures, including operational KPIs. Furthermore, the lean expert supports the development of a thriving Lean Experts community across sites and functions, effectively supporting the establishment of a continuous improvement culture.

• Develop and continuously improve lean methods and tools such as SFM, Gemba, Value Stream Mapping & Design, 5S, KPI & Performance Management, waste analyses, and problem-solving methodologies

• Coordinate best practices, pilot implementations, and cross-site/ cross-functional optimization projects including workshop moderations

• Conduct internal operational excellence assessments and the subsequent development of improvement measures

• Develop communication strategies to promote lean initiatives, highlight achievements, and encourage participation in lean activities

• Design and deliver training programs to build lean capabilities across the organization, ensuring effective deployment of lean methods & tools

• Support the development of clear roles and responsibilities from shopfloor to supporting processes

• Establish governance and reporting structures, including operational KPIs, supporting the monitoring of lean initiatives and performance metrics

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred

• Extensive years of experience in lean management, operations excellence, or a similar role as expert within industry

• Deep understanding of lean principles and tools, such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping & Design, Lean Six Sigma, Shopfloor Management, Gemba, Waste analysis and problem solving approaches

• Proven track record of successful implementation of lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and utilize data to drive decision making

• Strong project management and stakeholder management expertise

• Experience in workshop moderation and training delivery

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Experience in Medical Devices & Medical Equipment operations preferred

• Exceptional English and excellent German communication skills, both spoken and written

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Jana Benn