Director De Producción: Innovación, Lean Y Liderazgo

Elifab; Murcia; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hero is seeking an Operational Excellence & Lean Manufacturing Manager to lead transformation on the factory floor in Spain. You will design and implement Lean strategies, drive efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver measurable business impact across cross-functional teams.

You will lead frontline teams, conduct Gemba walks, establish KPIs, and translate data into actionable insights. Fluent Spanish and advanced English enable collaboration across borders.

Formación

• Engineering degree with Lean/Six Sigma knowledge
• 5+ years of experience driving Lean initiatives; Belt certifications are a plus
• Spanish fluency and advanced English (C1) for cross-border collaboration

Responsabilidades

• Lead Lean strategies to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver measurable impact
• Identify opportunities across operations to eliminate waste and boost productivity
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and manage frontline teams; conduct Gemba walks
• Develop KPIs and translate data into actionable insights for decision-making
• Collaborate with engineering, production, sales, purchasing, and suppliers

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Leadership

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Operational Excellence & Lean Manufacturing Manager

Are you ready to turn efficiency into a competitive advantage and lead transformation on the factory floor?

At Hero, our Lean Manufacturing team is on a mission to redefine Operational Excellence across borders. You won’t just improve processes — you will shape the future of how we produce, collaborate, and win. Working with international peers, you will ignite transformation, challenge inefficiencies, and embed a culture where continuous improvement becomes second nature.

What you'll achieve:

Drive Transformation at Scale

You will lead the design and implementation of Lean Manufacturing strategies that drive operational excellence, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver measurable business impact

Hunt for Waste, Champion Efficiency:

You will proactively identify improvement opportunities across operations, leading cross-functional initiatives focused on waste elimination, productivity enhancement, and value creation.

Lead from the Frontline

You will provide strong leadership to production teams, setting clear priorities, resolving challenges, and ensuring compliance with operational standards and company policies. Acting as a true change agent, you will lead Gemba walks, promote innovation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and accountability.

You will establish, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), transforming operational data into actionable insights that support decision-making and drive continuous performance improvement at all levels of the organization.

Empower and Develop High-Performing Teams

You will lead, coach, and develop team members, strengthening capabilities, aligning priorities, and encouraging ownership of results. In addition, you will optimize workforce allocation, enhance team versatility, and simplify and standardize processes to maximize operational performance.

Build Strong Partnerships Across the Value Chain

You will collaborate closely with engineering, production, sales, purchasing, and other key functions to embed Lean principles across the organization. You will also build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and external stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and driving value throughout the entire value chain.

Who You Are:

• Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) with strong knowledge in Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
• At least 5 years of proven experience driving Lean initiatives. Certifications such as Black, Green or Yellow Belt are a strong plus.

Leadership Catalyst

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing teams and inspiring people toward shared goals
• You create clarity, resolve challenges, and build high-performing environments
• Fluent in Spanish and advanced in English (C1 level) to collaborate across borders
• Experience in multinational industrial or manufacturing environments is highly valued

Strategic Problem Solver

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into impactful decisions
• You think beyond the shop floor, connecting actions to broader business strategy