Continuous Improvement Lead (f/m/d)

Galaxus Deutschland GmbH; Delaware; On-site; USD 96,733 - 125,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Tage Urlaub

Mitarbeiter-Shop

Shuttle-Service

Job summary

Galaxus Deutschland GmbH sucht am Logistikstandort Neuenburg am Rhein eine erfahrene Fachkraft für Continuous Improvement/Lean. Sie bauen die CI-Funktion auf, definieren Prozesse, führen Kaizen-Events durch und coachen Führungskräfte vor Ort.

Sie arbeiten eng mit dem zentralen CI-Team in der Schweiz zusammen und gestalten eine leistungsfähige, internationale Arbeitsumgebung.

Qualifications

• Mehrjährige Erfahrung in Continuous Improvement oder Lean im operativen Umfeld.
• Fundierte Kenntnisse von Lean-Methoden und strukturierter Problemlösung.
• Erfahrung beim Aufbau oder Weiterentwicklung einer CI-Funktion.
• Starke Coaching- und Moderationsfähigkeiten.
• Pragmatische, verantwortungsbewusste und umsetzungsorientierte Arbeitsweise.
• Sicheres Auftreten gegenüber Management und operativen Teams.
• Deutsch fließend; gute Französisch- und Englischkenntnisse.
• Universitätsabschluss oder gleichwertige Qualifikation.
• Werteorientierung: kooperativ, innovativ, piratesk, verantwortungsvoll, ehrgeizig.
• Kühne Denkweise: mutig, edgy Ideen.
• Unkomplizierte Herangehensweise: Einfachheit im Kern.

Responsibilities

• CI-Fahrplan für den Standort Neuenburg erstellen.
• Lokales Managementsystem aufbauen und Implementierung unterstützen.
• Verbesserungspotenziale nach Impact priorisieren.
• Lean-Methoden wie 5S, standardisierte Arbeit einführen.
• Kaizen-Events leiten und Verbesserungen mit operativen Teams umsetzen.
• Manager/Teamleiter direkt auf dem Shopfloor coachen.
• Relevante KPIs definieren und Fortschritt sichtbar machen.
• Lokales CI-Team mit Unterstützung des zentralen CI-Teams führen.

Skills

CI Erfahrung

Lean Methoden

Coaching

Teamführung

Deutsch fließend

Französischkenntnisse

Englischkenntnisse

Education

Universitätsabschluss

Job description

Introduction

As the top Swiss e-commerce platform, with a crew of over 4’000 across Switzerland, Germany, and Serbia, Galaxus is poised to move into new markets. Our driving force is our determination to keep challenging the status quo. That’s why we’re on the lookout for characters who’re passionate about making genuine improvements. We’ll give you the freedom and trust to make an impact, to grow with us and to be yourself. Act galactic. Be you. Be you.

At our logistics site in Neuenburg am Rhein, we are building one of Europe\'s most advanced logistics hubs. With a second, significantly larger warehouse opening by mid-2027, the site will grow to more than 1,000 employees.

Your tasks

In this dynamic growth phase, you will play a key role by building the Continuous Improvement (CI) function from the ground up, introducing Lean principles, and shaping processes and culture from day one. Reporting directly to the Site Management, you will work closely with the central CI team in Switzerland and actively influence the future development of your own team. The site\'s international environment, located close to the French border, offers a diverse and collaborative workplace.

• Develop the CI roadmap for the Neuenburg site
• Build the local management system and support its implementation
• Prioritise improvement opportunities based on impact and urgency
• Introduce Lean methods such as 5S, standardised work and structured problem solving
• Lead Kaizen events and implement improvements together with operational teams
• Coach managers and team leaders directly on the shop floor
• Define relevant KPIs and make progress visible
• Build and lead a local CI team with support from the central CI team

Your skills

• Several years of experience in Continuous Improvement or Lean within an operational environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean methods and structured problem solving. Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage
• Experience in building or further developing a CI function
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills
• Pragmatic, accountable and implementation focused way of working
• Confident communication with managers and operational teams
• Fluent in German with good working proficiency in French and English
• University degree or equivalent qualification with relevant professional experience
• Values, not empty words: Cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, ambitious – these five values are what we practise and preach
• Courageous thinking: We encourage everyone to think on their feet, and love it when they come up with bold or edgy ideas
• Uncomplicated approach: Simplicity is at our core.

Why start with us?

• We avoid the unnecessary and focus on what really matters – from overcoming challenges to celebrating our shared successes
• Flexibility and freedom: Every position is possible with an 80% workload
• Rapid growth: With us, growth is a continuous journey. We also support you with EDU points (1600 € or 2000 minutes) per year for your professional development so there’s no risk of you getting stuck in a rut
• More benefits: 28 days of holiday, exclusive employee conditions in our online shop, a shuttle service and other benefits.

Diversity is our culture.

To build the best team, we want to draw from the full spectrum of talent out there. This means people from all walks of life have the same opportunities with us, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation or age. We believe true inclusion means everyone is welcome and each contribution is valuable.

Arbeitspensum: 80% - 100%