Lean Manager EMEA (m/f/d)

Michael Page; Katowice; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employment conditions

Modern work tools

Impactful projects

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a professional in Katowice to drive lean standards and continuous improvement initiatives across the EMEA region. This role involves analyzing processes, delivering workshops, and enhancing efficiency in a manufacturing context.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess experience in manufacturing alongside strong knowledge of lean tools. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and requires frequent international travel.

Qualifications

• Higher education degree in engineering, production management, or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing with a focus on process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of lean tools like 5S and kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lean standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Deliver workshops, trainings, and implementation activities for kaizen.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Process optimization

Knowledge of lean tools (5S, kaizen)

Data-driven decision making

Fluent English (C1)

Education

Higher education degree (engineering, production management)

Job description

About Our Client

A person in this role will be responsible for developing and implementing a lean approach within operational structures across a designated region (EMEA). The role focuses on improving process efficiency, reducing waste, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Job Description

• Implementation and development of lean standards and continuous improvement initiatives across the EMEA region
• Analysis of production processes and identification of optimization opportunities
• Delivery of workshops, training sessions, and implementation activities (e.g. kaizen)
• Monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Collaboration with operational teams across multiple locations
• Support in the execution of investment and optimization projects

The Successful Applicant

• Higher education degree (e.g. engineering, production management, or a related field)
• Experience in manufacturing, process optimization, or continuous improvement
• Knowledge of lean tools (e.g. 5S, kaizen, process analysis)
• Ability to work with data and make data-driven decisions
• Very good command of English (C1)
• Willingness to work in an international environment with frequent business travel

What's on Offer

• Work in an international operational environment
• Participation in transformation and development projects
• Opportunity to have a real impact on organizational efficiency
• Stable employment conditions and modern work tools
• Hybrid/remote work model