Hybrid Head of Operational Excellence

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About the role

  • Head of Operational Excellence improving operational processes in a leading gastronomy company. Focusing on efficiency, quality, and strategic project support with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the continuous improvement of our operational processes — with a focus on efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
  • Lead cross-functional process optimization projects and develop sustainable solutions
  • Establish Lean and Kaizen methodologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement
  • Conduct workshops and trainings to engage teams in process thinking and operational excellence
  • Proactively identify improvement opportunities in logistics, production, and daily operations and implement them together with the team
  • Support executive management on strategic projects and implement efficient management and controlling tools
  • Work closely with site managers and teams to embed best practices across the company

Requirements

  • Completed degree — ideally in engineering, business administration, or general management
  • At least three years of professional experience in Lean Management or Operational Excellence
  • Experience in change management and process optimization, preferably in the food or gastronomy sector
  • Leadership experience and the ability to inspire and empower teams
  • Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working style
  • Excellent MS Office skills; experience with Lucanet or Wawi (merchandise management) systems is a plus
  • Fluent German and English
  • Willingness to travel regularly (approx. 40%)

Benefits

  • Job security in a forward-looking company with a permanent, long-term employment contract
  • A competitive compensation package, a public transport job ticket, and the option to lease a bicycle through our external partner JobRad
  • Flexible working hours in a hybrid working model
  • An individualized onboarding tailored to you and regular opportunities for further training
  • Up to 70% discount in our shops and restaurants and various benefits through our Corporate Benefits partner
  • Discounted sports and wellness offers through our partners Urban Sports and Fit 7/11
  • Independent and responsible work in a committed environment with the opportunity to actively shape the company's success and growth
  • Up to €50 per month as a motivation bonus for attendance on your “My Casual-Card”

Job title

Head of Operational Excellence

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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