Operational Excellence Lean Manufacturing Manager

Hero; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Physiotherapist services

Competitive compensation

Descripción de la vacante

Hero in Madrid seeks a Lean Manufacturing Manager to lead transformation on the factory floor, designing and implementing Lean strategies with international peers to raise efficiency and cut costs.

You will drive KPI-based improvements, coach teams, optimize workforce allocation, and partner with engineering, production, sales and purchasing to embed Lean across the value chain; fluent Spanish and advanced English are required.

Formación

• Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar).
• 5+ years driving Lean initiatives.
• Certifications such as Black, Green or Yellow Belt are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and implementation of Lean manufacturing strategies to raise efficiency and reduce costs.
• Identify improvement opportunities across operations to eliminate waste and boost productivity.
• Lead frontline teams, set priorities, resolve challenges, and ensure standards.
• Turn data into action by establishing KPIs and translating data into insights.
• Develop and coach teams, optimize workforce allocation, and standardize processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, sales and purchasing to embed Lean across the value chain.

Conocimientos

Lean & Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Global collaboration

Strategic problem solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Educación

Engineering degree (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar)

Descripción del empleo

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.
• Turn Data into Action 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

• Lean & Continuous Improvement Expert: 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
• Global & Collaborative Mindset 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
• Continuous Improvement Mindset You challenge the status quo, prioritize effectively, and bring structure to complexity Experience in the food industry or certifications in Project Management (PMP, Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2) are strong advantages

Our Culture

Our Culture: How We Grow Together: Create wow: We dare to do things differently, seek to always win with consumers and customers, and endeavor to be forever relevant and vital to our world. It’s about Curiosity, Innovation and Consumer/Customer Focus. Everyone Hero: We work together in pursuit of our common mission and strategy, strengthening our local businesses by leveraging the power of the collective. It’s about Purpose, Performance and Teamwork. Nourish others: We treat everyone with honesty, care and respect and provide our people, customers and consumers with what they need to thrive. It’s about Honesty, Empowerment, Respect and Diversity. Take responsibility: We make good choices today to build a more sustainable business and environment fit for the needs of tomorrow. It’s about Sustainability, Ownership, Heritage and Quality.

What We Offer

• Your Growth & Wellbeing Continuous learning and development opportunities to stay ahead in your field. A collaborative and challenging multinational environment. Ongoing feedback and a culture that encourages open communication. Physiotherapist services to keep you feeling your best.
• The Essentials Attractive Compensation & Benefits package. Strong values and a matrix organization where you can make a real difference. Great work environment and amazing people youll be proud to work with.

Operational Excellence Lean Manufacturing Manager • Madrid, Spain