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MANN+HUMMEL. Develop and implement the Lean roadmap aligned with global, regional, and plant strategies .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Lean methodologies and tools, including 5S, Kanban, and SMED, to drive productivity improvements and operational efficiency. Possesses strong analytical and communication skills to lead training initiatives and foster a Lean culture within the organization.
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Lean Methodologies5S ImplementationKanban SystemsSMED TechniquesProduction Process Familiarity
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Hard Skills
Lean ToolsValue Stream MappingProduction PlanningOperational ManagementAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Good Communication SkillsConflict ManagementDrive For ResultsAbility To Secure CommitmentHands-On Orientation
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeMANN+HUMMEL Production SystemKaizen WorkshopsHoshin PlanningTPM
Industry Keywords
Automotive IndustryProduction ProcessesLogistics EfficiencyEmployee EmpowermentQuality Compliance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssembly
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and implement the Lean roadmap aligned with global, regional, and plant strategies
- Support plant management in establishing strategic and Lean roadmaps
- Ensure deadlines and targets defined in the Lean roadmap are achieved
- Lead plant layout and value stream design to optimize space, improve material flow, and reduce throughput time
- Develop Lean experts and promote a Lean mindset across the plant
- Steer training and development needs related to the MANN+HUMMEL Production System (MHPS)
- Lead productivity improvement initiatives and reduce operational waste
- Coordinate and facilitate Kaizen, Hoshin, VSM, 5S, and SMED workshops
- Train workshop participants to conduct improvement workshops autonomously
- Propose concepts to improve production and logistics efficiency
- Report progress and performance metrics to plant and regional management
- Ensure MHPS implementation and apply Group Lean best practices
- Act as Cross Assessor for MHPS assessments at other plants
- Establish Lean tools and methodologies, including 5S, Pull Flow, Kanban, VSA/VSM/eVSM, VSD, TPM, and SMED
- Support production planning, production control, logistics, quality, and employee empowerment practices
- Lead quality, HR compliance, data protection, HSE, and process bottleneck improvement initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering or similar / comparable educational background
- At least 5 years of working experience in a similar function in the automotive industry
- Operational management responsibility in production or logistics is desirable
- Expert knowledge of LEAN tools, including 5S, KANBAN, and SMED
- Willingness to travel
- Fluent written and oral English; German is a plus
- Skilled with Microsoft Office tools
- Hands-on and shopfloor orientation
- Analytical skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to secure commitment toward a common goal
- Conflict management and drive for results
- Ability to operate within a network and matrix organization
- Familiarity with production processes such as pleating, plastic injection molding, plastic welding, and assembly is preferred