Lean Manager (M/F)

GC Aesthetics, Inc.; France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GC Aesthetics is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives across our France-based operations and international activities. You will enhance process efficiency, reduce costs and inventory levels, improve working capital, and strengthen overall organizational performance.

You will lead cross-functional teams, implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and coach employees to foster a culture of operational excellence aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement.
• Experience in the medical devices industry highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency.
• Analyze existing processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline operations and reduce waste.
• Map, document, and standardize key business processes.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Monitor process performance using key metrics.
• Define and track relevant KPIs.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management.
• Leverage data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational change to ensure adoption of best practices.
• Train teams on operational excellence tools and methodologies.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement at all levels.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Lead project teams and improvement initiatives.
• Coach and support employees in continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Project management

Change management

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Process improvement

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Operations Management

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Additional specialization is a plus

Tools

Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

Data analysis tools

Microsoft Excel/Office

Job description

Join GC Aesthetics, a global leader in the field of breast implants, and contribute to our mission: improving women's lives through safe and innovative medical solutions.

Our implants are designed and manufactured in France and distributed in more than 70 countries. By joining our teams, you will evolve in a demanding international environment at the heart of the Class III medical devices industry.

Your Mission

As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will be responsible for driving and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the company’s operational performance.

Your goal is to enhance process efficiency, reduce costs and inventory levels, improve working capital, and strengthen overall organizational performance.

You will play a key role in transforming operations by fostering a strong culture of operational excellence aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Define and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency
• Analyze existing processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline operations and reduce waste

Process Management

• Map, document, and standardize key business processes
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Monitor process performance using key metrics

Performance Monitoring

• Define and track relevant KPIs
• Provide regular reporting to senior management
• Leverage data to support decision-making and continuous improvement

Change Management & Training

• Support organizational change to ensure adoption of best practices
• Train teams on operational excellence tools and methodologies
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement at all levels
• Work closely with cross-functional teams
• Lead project teams and improvement initiatives
• Coach and support employees in continuous improvement practices

Profile

Education

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Additional specialization is a plus

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement
• Proven track record in leading transformation projects
• Experience in the medical devices industry is highly preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid project management capabilities
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office
• Strategic thinking
• Process-oriented mindset
• Results-driven
• Leadership and collaboration

Why Join Us?

• Strategic role with high business impact
• International and dynamic environment
• Opportunity to drive transformation and innovation