Senior Consultant, Operations & Improvement (w/m/d)

Siemens Healthineers AG; Forchheim; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers AG in Forchheim is seeking a Senior Consultant (f/m/d) Operations & Improvement to lead end-to-end Lean transformation and performance initiatives across internal client sites. You will diagnose processes, map value streams, and design pragmatic roadmaps to realize measurable benefits.

You will mentor teams, run Lean workshops, and collaborate with executives to drive sustainable change in a complex, global matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Several years of consulting experience in operations excellence, Lean transformation, manufacturing excellence, supply chain optimization, or performance improvement.
• Deep hands-on expertise in Lean management and continuous improvement, including Value Stream Mapping, Structured Problem Solving, Kaizen, flow optimization, visual management, and performance management systems.
• Proven track record of leading operational improvement engagements from diagnostic and solution design through implementation and measurable benefit realization.
• Delivered measurable impact in areas such as productivity, cost, quality, lead time, delivery performance, capacity, or working capital.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to internal client sites as required by project needs.
• Spoken and written fluency in English and German is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and performance improvement engagements from opportunity identification and project scoping through implementation, sustainment, and value realization.
• Diagnose end-to-end operational performance through data analysis, direct process observation, stakeholder interviews, value stream mapping, and root-cause analysis.
• Identify and prioritize improvement levers across productivity, cost, quality, lead time, delivery performance, capacity, and working capital.
• Translate insights into future-state value streams, effective management systems, pragmatic implementation roadmaps, and operating routines that deliver sustainable results.
• Facilitate Lean workshops, Kaizen events, structured problem-solving sessions, and executive decision-making forums.
• Work side by side with process owners and operational teams to implement improvements, remove barriers, and build ownership for sustained performance.
• Establish and track operational and financial KPIs, validate realized benefits, and create governance that ensures transparency and accountability.
• Independently manage client stakeholders, project scope, resources, risks, and budgets while maintaining delivery excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Coach consultants and client teams in Lean thinking, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement, while helping advance our consulting methodologies and service offerings.

Skills

Lean transformation

Value Stream Mapping

Structured Problem Solving

Change management

Executive collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Operations Management/SCM/Business/Economics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Requirements

Location: Forchheim

Department: SHS TE TBE HPS CON

Mode of Employment: Permanent / Full-time

Job Grade: Germany - Non Senior Management - PL5 - Position Level 5

Do you want to help create the future of healthcare? Our name, Siemens Healthineers, was selected to honor our people who dedicate their energy and passion to this cause. It reflects their pioneering spirit combined with our long history of engineering in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sounds interesting?

Then come and join our global team as Senior Consultant (f/m/d) Operations & Improvement in Forchheim.

HPS Internal Consulting

is a new service pillar of the HPS Central Office that specializes in project management support, process optimization, and transformation support serving internal clients across Siemens Healthineers. We are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Management Consultant to join our team.

HPS Senior Management Consultants

are leading high-priority consulting projects for our internal clients and driving continuous improvement activities within our complex matrix organization. In this role, you will be responsible for applying various proven methodologies, enhancing operational efficiency, boosting productivity, driving transformation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across Siemens Healthineers.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• You lead operations and performance improvement engagements from opportunity identification and project scoping through implementation, sustainment, and value realization.
• You diagnose end-to-end operational performance through data analysis, direct process observation, stakeholder interviews, value stream mapping, and root-cause analysis.
• You identify and prioritize improvement levers across productivity, cost, quality, lead time, delivery performance, capacity, and working capital.
• You translate insights into future-state value streams, effective management systems, pragmatic implementation roadmaps, and operating routines that deliver sustainable results.
• You facilitate Lean workshops, Kaizen events, structured problem-solving sessions, and executive decision-making forums.
• You work side by side with process owners and operational teams to implement improvements, remove barriers, and build ownership for sustained performance.
• You establish and track operational and financial KPIs, validate realized benefits, and create governance that ensures transparency and accountability.
• You independently manage client stakeholders, project scope, resources, risks, and budgets while maintaining delivery excellence and customer satisfaction.
• You coach consultants and client teams in Lean thinking, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement, while helping advance our consulting methodologies and service offerings.

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/de/products-services

Your Qualifications And Experience

• You bring several years of consulting experience in operations excellence, Lean transformation, manufacturing excellence, supply chain optimization, or performance improvement.
• You have deep hands-on expertise in Lean management and continuous improvement, including Value Stream Mapping, Structured Problem Solving, Kaizen, flow optimization, visual management, and performance management systems.
• You have a proven track record of leading operational improvement engagements from diagnostic and solution design through implementation and measurable benefit realization.
• You have delivered measurable impact in areas such as productivity, cost, quality, lead time, delivery performance, capacity, or working capital.
• You hold a Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• You are willing to travel up to 30% to internal client sites as required by project needs.
• Spoken and written fluency in English and German is required.

Important: We are seeking experienced consultants who combine strong Lean implementation expertise with relevant experience in a leading external management or operations consulting environment. Candidates without both qualifications cannot be considered for this position.

Your Attributes And Skills

• You combine a consulting mindset with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and are comfortable working directly in operational environments.
• You apply structured problem solving and analytical rigor to translate complex operational challenges into clear priorities and executable solutions.
• You build credibility with senior leaders, process owners, and frontline teams and can challenge constructively while creating commitment to change.
• You have strong facilitation, change management, and stakeholder alignment skills in complex global matrix organizations.
• You communicate complex analyses and operational insights through clear executive presentations, compelling storylines, and actionable recommendations.
• Ideally, you have advanced proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.

Our Global Team

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. 74,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.

Our Culture

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That's why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/de/careers

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.#myabilityshs