Lean Manager

Are you passionate about transforming the way businesses operate?

Do you enjoy solving complex challenges, driving efficiencies and creating lasting operational improvements? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

I'm partnering with a well-established, international organisation that is investing heavily in operational excellence and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team where your ideas will be valued, your impact will be visible, and your career development will be supported. Please not we require fluency in German and English!

What you'll be doing:

• Leading Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple business functions.
• Analysing end-to-end processes using Value Stream Mapping (VSM), DMAIC and Kaizen methodologies.
• Using data to identify opportunities, improve performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Developing KPIs, dashboards and business cases to drive measurable results.
• Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to embed sustainable process improvements and operational best practices.

In addition:

• Define and refine KPIs and performance measurement frameworks; analyze operational and financial data to evaluate trends, improvement results, capacity, and productivity.
• Prepare dashboards, analyses, business cases, and ROI estimates that support leadership decision-making and prioritization.
• Perform workflow, time-based, and process analyses to inform optimization recommendations and support planning activities.

What we're looking for:

• 2+ years' experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement or a similar role within manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt is highly desirable).
• Experience with process mapping, data analysis and performance reporting.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where continuous improvement is at the heart of the business. You'll have the chance to influence change, lead meaningful projects and make a real impact while continuing to develop your career.