Senior Production Excellence Manager

Role Overview

• Develop and implement supplier development programs with a focus on Lean Manufacturing
• Conduct and facilitate Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and value stream analyses at suppliers and internally
• Analyze production and quality processes and derive sustainable improvement measures
• Coach suppliers and internal teams in Lean methodologies (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, PDCA)
• Drive improvement initiatives to reduce costs, lead times, and waste
• Define and use KPIs to identify improvement potential and drive sustainable performance improvements
• Support ramp-ups, production stabilization, and escalation management
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end operational excellence

Requirements

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology, or a 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 experience on the shopfloor and in facilitating workshops
• Analytical strength combined with pragmatic execution skills
• Solid experience in supplier development, ideally in an international environment
• Confident appearance, assertiveness, and strong communication skills
• Excellent English skills and willingness to travel to production sites

Benefits

• Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility
• Monthly contribution for an office parking space
• Leasing bicycle
• Remote work subsidy
• Subsidies for company pension plans
• Occupational pension schemes
• Occupational disability insurance
• 30 days of paid annual leave
• Three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve
• Up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days) after one year of employment
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Individual learning budget
• Language learning app Babbel
• Access to the meditation app Calm
• Attractive discounts on tonies products