Lean Manager

Franklin Fitch; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Fitch is seeking a Continuous Improvement professional to lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives and drive operational excellence in a manufacturing setting in Germany. The role focuses on analyzing end-to-end processes, developing KPIs and dashboards, and partnering with cross-functional teams to embed sustainable improvements.

You will leverage data-driven insights to identify opportunities, support strategic decisions and deliver measurable performance gains.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt desirable).
• Experience with process mapping and data analysis.
• Ability to develop KPIs, dashboards and business cases.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Excel and data visualisation tools (Power BI/Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple functions.
• Analyse end-to-end processes using VSM, DMAIC and Kaizen.
• Use data to identify opportunities and support strategic decisions.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards and ROI estimates to drive results.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed sustainable process improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process mapping

Data analysis

KPIs / dashboards

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming the way businesses operate?

Do you enjoy solving complex challenges, driving efficiencies and creating lasting operational improvements? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

I'm partnering with a well-established, international organisation that is investing heavily in operational excellence and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team where your ideas will be valued, your impact will be visible, and your career development will be supported. Please not we require fluency in German and English!

What you'll be doing:

• Leading Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple business functions.
• Analysing end-to-end processes using Value Stream Mapping (VSM), DMAIC and Kaizen methodologies.
• Using data to identify opportunities, improve performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Developing KPIs, dashboards and business cases to drive measurable results.
• Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to embed sustainable process improvements and operational best practices.

In addition:

• Define and refine KPIs and performance measurement frameworks; analyze operational and financial data to evaluate trends, improvement results, capacity, and productivity.
• Prepare dashboards, analyses, business cases, and ROI estimates that support leadership decision-making and prioritization.
• Perform workflow, time-based, and process analyses to inform optimization recommendations and support planning activities.

What we're looking for:

• 2+ years' experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement or a similar role within manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt is highly desirable).
• Experience with process mapping, data analysis and performance reporting.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where continuous improvement is at the heart of the business. You'll have the chance to influence change, lead meaningful projects and make a real impact while continuing to develop your career.