Lean Six Sigma Lead — Manufacturing Excellence

MSD Netherlands; Boxmeer; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

3% year-end allowance

Annual bonus

35.5 vacation days

Travel expense reimbursement

Pension plan

On-site restaurant

On-site parking

Fitness membership contribution

Private park access

Lyra Health wellbeing

Prayer & meditation room

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MSD Netherlands in Boxmeer is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Specialist (Manufacturing) to drive operational excellence across IPT Live. You will lead strategic improvement initiatives, coach teams, and apply Lean, Six Sigma, and MPS principles to deliver measurable business results.

The role emphasizes on-site engagement, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with maintenance, reliability, and improvement teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience leading or contributing to Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement programs in manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred) or Green Belt with substantial practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the Lean Six Sigma programme within IPT Live.
• Build Lean Six Sigma capabilities by establishing standards, training, coaching, and leading by example.
• Maintain strong shop floor presence to understand challenges and translate ideas into solutions.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects with data analytics and root-cause analysis.
• Coach sponsors, project leaders, and practitioners in Lean, Six Sigma, and change management.
• Engage stakeholders to build alignment around improvement priorities and outcomes.
• Use metrics and data analysis to identify and address opportunities across IPT Live.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Facilitation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Dutch & English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

MSD Netherlands in Boxmeer is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Specialist (Manufacturing) to drive operational excellence across IPT Live. You will lead strategic improvement initiatives, coach teams, and apply Lean, Six Sigma, and MPS principles to deliver measurable business results.

The role emphasizes on-site engagement, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration with maintenance, reliability, and improvement teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.