Junior Lean Manufacturing Specialist

Huber+Suhner; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

quarterly and annual bonus scheme

co-financed Sports Packages (Medicover

Job summary

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis is seeking a Junior Lean Manufacturing Specialist to support Lean initiatives across the organization. The role focuses on implementing Lean tools, identifying process improvements, and driving small-area optimization to meet plant goals.

The ideal candidate has an engineering background, strong analytical skills, and a proactive attitude. Polish language is required with English basic proficiency and a willingness to improve, in a hands-on environment that rewards

Qualifications

• Higher engineering degree; preferred: Production Engineering, Production Management, and Project Management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with data
• Proactivity, independence; good communication in Polish, basic English

Responsibilities

• Support local implementation of the Lean system across the organization
• Implement, maintain and monitor Lean tools (5S, Employee Suggestion System, Shop Floor Management, Standard Work)
• Lead and supervise Continuous Improvement projects aligning with plant goals
• Participate in continuous improvement workshops and share best practices
• Prepare data and simple reports on progress and Lean indicators for management
• Identify and optimize production and administrative processes using Lean methods (e.g., VSM)
• Analyze operational data (OEE, costs, quality) and support Lean initiatives

Education

Higher engineering degree; preferred: Production Engineering, Production Management, and Project Management

Tools

5S

PDCA cycle

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Report A3

MS Office

Job description

We are currently looking for an Junior Lean Manufacturing Specialist. This role supports Lean initiatives across the organization by implementing Lean tools and methodologies, as well as identifying and optimizing processes based on Lean principles.

Key tasks:

• Supporting local implementation of the Lean system
• Implementing, maintaining, and monitoring Lean tools (such as 5S, Employee Suggestion System, Shop Floor Management, Standard Work)
• Initiating, leading, and supervising Continuous Improvement projects that support the plant’s operational and strategic goals
• Leading and actively taking part in continuous improvement workshops, collecting and initiating ideas and supporting their implementation
• Preparing data and simple reports on project progress and Lean indicators for management
• Identifying and optimizing production and administrative processes in line with the Lean approach (including VSM – Value Stream Mapping)
• Analysing operational data (including OEE, Costs, Quality)
• Providing hands‑on assistance to managers with their Lean initiatives at the team or small‑area level
• Assisting in organising and conducting basic Lean training sessions and workshops, for example, for new employees
• Participating in local Lean community meetings and help share best practices with other teams
• Promoting a culture of Continuous Improvement across the organization.

Your profile

• Educational Background: higher engineering degree; preferred: Production Engineering, Production Management, and Project Management
• Educational Background: higher engineering degree; preferred: Production Engineering, Production Management, and Project Management
• Practical Skills: support the team in Lean initiatives and participate in optimization projects in both operational and office environments
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, identify new solutions. Ability to work with data
• The ability to notice small but important issues and errors in processes
• Proactivity and independence
• Good communication skills (in Polish, English basic required with willingness to improve) and a proactive attitude
• Understanding and practical application of tools like 5S, Report A3, PDCA cycle, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Employee Suggestion System
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and an openness to learning new software for data analysis or project management.

Why HUBER+SUHNER Polatis?

Our aim is to be the employer of choice and as such you can be assured of a market leading remuneration package that matches your skills and experience. Your employment and development is at the heart of our "Fundamentals". We have an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture within the business.

By joining HUBER+SUHNER Polatis, you will not only become part of a rapidly growing work environment, but you will also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a host of additional benefits that will help you and your family be healthy and live well:

• quarterly and annual bonus scheme
• co-financed Sports Packages (Medicover Sport)

You will hear back from us as soon as possible. For further information please contact:
Aleksandra Papla
[e-mail]