Operational Excellence Senior Manager at BD optimizing manufacturing processes and guiding performance improvement journeys through Lean principles and methodologies.
About the role
- Lean Manager responsible for CI activities with a focus on process improvement in logistics and production. Collaborating closely with operational teams in Erfurt and Sömmerda.
Responsibilities
- Responsibility for all CI activities at our sites in Erfurt (Sonova Logistics Center Germany GmbH) and Sömmerda (Audia Akustik GmbH)
- You analyze, develop and improve processes in production and logistics — pragmatic, goal-oriented and in close collaboration with the operational areas
- You identify waste (Muda) and improvement opportunities directly at the place of occurrence (Gemba) and apply Lean methods such as 5S, Kaizen, SMED, value stream mapping or Kanban
- You drive our Lean culture, train employees and facilitate workshops — not from the meeting room, but together with the team on site
- You take independent responsibility for Lean projects from concept to measurable implementation and ensure that changes have a sustainable effect
- You work closely and on equal terms with the production and logistics departments
Requirements
- Degree in industrial engineering, production, logistics or a comparable field. Alternatively: a technical or commercial vocational qualification, ideally with additional training in Lean or process management (e.g., Lean Expert, REFA, Six Sigma)
- At least 5 years of experience in the Lean environment and a confident command of Lean tools
- Practical experience in a production or logistics environment – you understand processes not just theoretically but from personal experience
- Strong hands-on mentality: you go to the shop floor and deliver sustainable results
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills: you build trust-based relationships and professionally support employees through change processes
- High self-motivation, empathy and the ability to inspire teams for continuous improvement
- Assertiveness and perseverance – also during demanding transformation phases
- Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
Benefits
- Above-average compensation package plus capital-forming payments (vermögenswirksame Leistungen) and company pension scheme
- Comprehensive health offerings: Hansefit membership (access to gyms across Germany), cooperation with local/regional health insurance providers, regular health and prevention days
- Our family-style team: a supportive atmosphere and first-name culture, regular team events and Christmas parties, and an open ear for your suggestions thanks to regular feedback meetings and surveys
- Modern, ergonomic workstations and coverage of costs for occupational glasses, free parking
- Numerous additional benefits: free hot and cold drinks & fresh fruit, bike leasing (Job-Rad), table football in the break room, Corporate Benefits platform, employee referral bonus, and more.
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