Lean Manufacturing Manager (m/w/d)

Interroll Software Electronics GmbH; Hückelhoven; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Secure job in a growing company

Open corporate culture

Agile working environment

30 days vacation

Flexible mobile office organization

Job bike

Free parking

Discounted lunch

Zusammenfassung

A leading international manufacturing company located in Hückelhoven, Germany, is seeking an experienced professional to optimize production processes and lead lean management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, at least 10 years of experience with 5 years in lean management, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include analyzing workflows, designing standard procedures, and collaborating with various departments. This role offers attractive employer benefits, a modern work environment, and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifikationen

• At least 10 years of work experience with 5 years in lean management.
• Very good English and German language skills (minimum C1 level).
• Hands-on experience in project and change management.

Aufgaben

• Analyze and improve material and information flow in production.
• Design processes to minimize waste and maximize value-add.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures based on lean principles.

Kenntnisse

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication abilities

Change management

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Technology

Jobbeschreibung

Your Responsibilities:

• Analyse, visualize and improve material and information flow in Interroll plants; identify value-adding and non-value-adding steps in order to optimize production
• Design production processes and workflows systematically to minimize waste, minimize bottlenecks and maximize value-add
• Develop, communicate and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Best Practices basing on lean principles across plants
• Initiate and lead cross department optimization projects concerning lead manufacturing in Interroll plants
• Transform direct and indirect production personnel’s mindset to prioritization of continuous improvement, waste reduction and value creation with the help of workshops and trainings
• Participate in the development of a strategic lean roadmap aligned to the overall operations strategy
• Define, monitor and report KPIs together with the Global Head of Industrial Engineering
• Stay updated on production processes, industry trends and best practices in lean manufacturing
• Collaborate and work closely together with our IE departments and other internal stakeholders (e.g. CTO organization, Operations Controlling, etc.)

Your qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Technology or similar
• At least 10 years of work experience, thereof 5 years of lean management related experience
• Proficient knowledge in Lean Manufacturing frameworks and methodologies/tools like value stream mapping, Muda reduction principles, 5S, Kanban
• Advanced knowledge in manufacturing technology, especially in mechanical machining and sheet metal working
• Very good in english and german (minimum C1 level)
• Hands-on experience in project and change management with verifiable track record
• strong analytical skills and result-driven mindset focusing on measurable outcomes
• excellent communication and coordination abilities to influence teams and stakeholders
• strong commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• willingnesss for frequent international travel

What do we offer you?

• Attractive employer benefits: Secure job in a growing, international company
• Open corporate culture: Individual induction, various team events
• Agile working environment: Modern and well-equipped workplace, short decision-making processes thanks to flat hierarchies
• Personal development as well as varied and responsible tasks
• The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and increase innovative strength
• Many additional benefits: job bike, urban Sports, free parking, discounted lunch, etc.
• 30 days vacation
• Flexible organization of mobile office and on-site work