Global Lean Specialist (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; Lumbier; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

Nordex Group is seeking a Global Lean Specialist in the blade manufacturing domain to drive a Lean transformation across the organization. The role focuses on embedding Lean in daily operations, leading Kaizen events, and delivering measurable gains in productivity, quality, and cost across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in engineering or manufacturing, with Lean manufacturing experience, and strong English skills (C1).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• Proven experience in lean manufacturing, preferably in blade manufacturing or related industry (with supply chain processes and quality management systems).
• Strong knowledge of lean tools, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated experience leading Kaizens (operational & transactional), Continuous improvement and 3P workshops.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive change.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Project management experience and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• C1 Spoken and Written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Lean Transformation Roadmap: align Lean initiatives with business objectives.
• Implement and Sustain the Production System: embed Lean in daily operations.
• Lead Cross-Functional Continuous Improvement Programs: Kaizen events and workshops; drive productivity, cycle time, quality, inventory, and cost gains.
• Drive Structured Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis: eliminate root causes, not symptoms.
• Develop Lean Capabilities and Coach Leaders: foster a self-sustaining Lean culture.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

Kaizen events

Root cause analysis

Project management

Change management

English (C1)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing

Master's degree (a plus)

Job description

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The Global Lean Specialist is responsible for driving operational performance, transformation, and capability building, giving support to the Blade Manufaturing. We are seeking a candidate who will act as a change agent, embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the organization in the Global Blades team performing the following tasks:

YOUR TASKS:

• Lead the Lean Transformation Roadmap: This is the strategic responsibility that aligns Lean initiatives with business objectives
• Implement and Sustain the Production System: A Lean Specialist must ensure that Lean is embedded in daily operations, not just run as isolated projects
• Lead Cross-Functional Continuous Improvement Programs: Identify improvement opportunities across departments. Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops. Facilitate operational and transactional improvement projects. Drive measurable gains in productivity, cycle time, quality, inventory, and cost. Manage transformation initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
• Drive Structured Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis: Sustainable performance improvements depend on eliminating root causes, not fixing symptoms
• Develop Lean Capabilities and Coach Leaders: creating a self-sustaining Lean culture

YOUR PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus
• Proven experience in lean manufacturing, preferably in the blade manufacturing or related industry (with supply chain processes and quality management systems
• Strong knowledge of lean tools and methodologies, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis
• Demonstrated experience leading Kaizens (operational & transactional), Continuous improvement and 3P workshops
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive change
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Project management experience and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• C1 Spoken and Written English

YOUR BENEFITS:

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

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Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and is in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex