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Senior Production Excellence Manager(m/w/x)
Developing Lean Manufacturing supplier programs and facilitating Kaizen events at operator of interactive audio platform for children. 5+ years in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Black Belt required. Deutschlandticket, leasing bicycle, remote work subsidy.
Requirements
- University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology, or comparable field
- At least 5 years of professional experience in Production Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Supplier Development
- Strong knowledge of common Lean methodologies and continuous improvement approaches
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Hands-on shopfloor experience and workshop facilitation
- Analytical strength and pragmatic execution skills
- Solid experience in supplier development, ideally in an international environment
- Confident appearance, assertiveness, and strong communication skills
- Excellent English skills
- Willingness to travel to production sites
- End-to-end thinking and data-driven decision-making
- Hands-on mentality and high implementation strength
- Ability to drive change and embed improvements
- High personal responsibility and structured working style
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
Tasks
- Build and shape the Production Excellence framework
- Develop supplier programs focused on Lean Manufacturing
- Facilitate Kaizen events and Gemba walks
- Conduct detailed value stream analyses
- Analyze production and quality processes
- Derive and implement sustainable improvement measures
- Coach teams and suppliers in Lean methodologies
- Drive initiatives to reduce costs and waste
- Define KPIs to identify improvement potential
- Support production ramp-ups and stabilization
- Manage operational escalations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for operational excellence
Work Experience
- 5 - 7 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Lean methodologies
- Six Sigma Black Belt
Benefits
Public Transport Subsidies
- Deutschlandticket
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Office parking space contribution
Company Bike
- Leasing bicycle
Additional Allowances
- Remote work subsidy
Retirement Plans
- Company pension plan subsidies
- Occupational pension schemes
Job Security
- Occupational disability insurance
More Vacation Days
- 30 days annual leave
- Three additional days off
Learning & Development
- Internal and external training
- Individual learning budget
- Babbel language learning app
Mental Health Support
- Calm meditation app
Corporate Discounts
- Discounts on tonies products
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Senior Production Excellence Manager(m/w/x)
Developing Lean Manufacturing supplier programs and facilitating Kaizen events at operator of interactive audio platform for children. 5+ years in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Black Belt required. Deutschlandticket, leasing bicycle, remote work subsidy.
Requirements
- University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology, or comparable field
- At least 5 years of professional experience in Production Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Supplier Development
- Strong knowledge of common Lean methodologies and continuous improvement approaches
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Hands-on shopfloor experience and workshop facilitation
- Analytical strength and pragmatic execution skills
- Solid experience in supplier development, ideally in an international environment
- Confident appearance, assertiveness, and strong communication skills
- Excellent English skills
- Willingness to travel to production sites
- End-to-end thinking and data-driven decision-making
- Hands-on mentality and high implementation strength
- Ability to drive change and embed improvements
- High personal responsibility and structured working style
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
Tasks
- Build and shape the Production Excellence framework
- Develop supplier programs focused on Lean Manufacturing
- Facilitate Kaizen events and Gemba walks
- Conduct detailed value stream analyses
- Analyze production and quality processes
- Derive and implement sustainable improvement measures
- Coach teams and suppliers in Lean methodologies
- Drive initiatives to reduce costs and waste
- Define KPIs to identify improvement potential
- Support production ramp-ups and stabilization
- Manage operational escalations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for operational excellence
Work Experience
- 5 - 7 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Lean methodologies
- Six Sigma Black Belt
Benefits
Public Transport Subsidies
- Deutschlandticket
Parking & Commuter Benefits
- Office parking space contribution
Company Bike
- Leasing bicycle
Additional Allowances
- Remote work subsidy
Retirement Plans
- Company pension plan subsidies
- Occupational pension schemes
Job Security
- Occupational disability insurance
More Vacation Days
- 30 days annual leave
- Three additional days off
Learning & Development
- Internal and external training
- Individual learning budget
- Babbel language learning app
Mental Health Support
- Calm meditation app
Corporate Discounts
- Discounts on tonies products
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Description
The company is the world’s largest interactive audio platform for children, offering innovative audio entertainment and education.
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