Liquid and Powder Technologies Service Process Excellence Leader (m/f/d)

JR Germany; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Process Excellence Leader to enhance operational excellence in their service processes. This role involves driving Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, collaborating with IT for digital transformation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will work in a dynamic environment, leading cross-functional teams and implementing best practices to optimize processes for customer success. If you have a passion for operational excellence and a results-oriented mindset, this is the opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in LEAN/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills and results-oriented mindset.

Aufgaben

• Drive documentation and harmonization of LPT Service processes globally.
• Promote Lean Service System principles and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

LEAN/Six Sigma

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

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Bachelor's degree in Business

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28.04.2025

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12.06.2025

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Job Description:

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 50 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

You will establish a structured process governance framework, ensuring operational excellence, transparency, and knowledge-sharing across our LPT Service landscape.

This position will be based in Europe, with the exact location to be determined.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the documentation, streamlining, and harmonization of LPT Service processes globally.
• Design, implement, and drive the adoption of new standards and processes, including change management, documentation & governance, and training programs.
• Identify and integrate local best practices from LPT or other divisions to improve related processes.
• Collaborate with the IT team to identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation of service processes, enhance existing tools, and assess new technologies.
• Represent LPT Service within the global Business Process Management (BPM) community, ensuring alignment with the overall GEA process landscape.
• Work closely with the LPT Customer Experience Transformation Leader to ensure service processes are optimized for customer success.
• Promote Lean Service System principles by incorporating a LEAN approach into your work.
• Foster a Lean and Six Sigma culture by training and coaching teams on Lean methodologies, tools, and techniques to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop a Lean Learning Path within LPT Service in collaboration with the LPT Academy, providing employees with training in continuous improvement and Lean Service System best practices.
  

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in LEAN/ Six Sigma initiatives and driving continuous improvement in an industrial business environment (LEAN/ Six Sigma Black Belt preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills, including experience in managing change.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

For reasons of readability, no gender-specific differentiation is made in the job advertisement. However, the job advertisement is explicitly aimed at all persons, regardless of gender or lack thereof.

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GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities and equal qualification are welcome and will be given preferential consideration.

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