International manufacturer of energy management systems seeks to hire a Head of Global Lean OpEx (m/f/d) to drive further corporate process excellence programme across all German and international development centres and production sites. Position can be based near Berlin (Potsdam) or Freiburg i.Br.
Strategic Leadership & Enablement
* Design and execute the global Lean OpEx strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
* Lead global Lean transformation initiatives, maturity development, and cultural adoption.
* Manage the global Lean OpEx deployment and ensure strategic alignment with the overall QHS strategy.
* Drive change‑management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and methodologies.
* Foster cross-functional collaboration with Safety, Production, Supply Chain, Industrialization, and Quality.
Capability Building & Organizational Development
* Establish the required continuous improvement capabilities across all global sites.
* Develop global standards, methodologies, digital tools, and shopfloor management systems.
* Create and maintain global QHS Lean OpEx documentation and standards.
* Deliver global training, workshops, and coaching programs to build sustainable Lean capabilities.
Process Optimization & Standardization
* Identify and implement process optimization opportunities across all operational areas.
* Drive global standardization and harmonization of the continuous improvement approach.
* Set up and monitor relevant KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of Lean OpEx initiatives.
* Accelerate global adoption of Lean best practices across functions and regions.
* Establish an effective framework for global knowledge sharing.
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, or a comparable technical field, plus several years of experience in a global manufacturing environment.
* Proven track record in leading global Lean transformations and Kaikaku‑type breakthrough initiatives.
* Strong expertise in Lean principles, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies; Lean Black Belt / Lean Expert required.
* Ideally experienced with P&G Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and analytics tools such as Power BI or Minitab.
* Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team‑development skills.
* Highly analytical, structured, self-driven, and results-oriented with strong change‑management capabilities.
* Ability to influence and guide continuous‑improvement teams in a multinational environment.
* Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., German, French) are an advantage.
* Willingness to travel internationally (25-40 %).
A global key position with strategic impact, high visibility at the executive level, and the opportunity to shape the operational transformation of a worldwide manufacturing organization.