Responsibilities: Implement Lean strategies in our plant in Herbrechtingen to optimize processes and drive efficiency. Provide comprehensive training, coaching, and mentorship on Lean principles to all levels of the plant and the HARTMANN organization. Identify process inefficiencies, initiate improvements, and standardize processes for maximum effectiveness. Lead Lean projects, ensuring goals are defined, resources are allocated, and projects are completed successfully. Collaborate with stakeholders especially from the different values streams to champion Lean initiatives and ensure successful implementation. Monitor performance metrics and conduct regular assessments to identify improvement opportunities. Represent our plant in the Global Lean Network, sharing and implementing best practices. Promote a culture of Digital/Industry 4.0, integrating digital tools to enhance Lean initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company. Qualifications: University degree in business administration, engineering or related fields. 5+ years of experience in Operations management (leading production teams, delivering Operational results, implementing projects and improvements). Proven record of applying Lean principles and methodologies, ability and passion to teach and coach Lean to wide range of organization. Project management expertise in Production environment with a focus on team development. IT skills in MS Office and different reporting tools. Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills and previous experience in change management. Fluent in German and English and the ability to collaborate on a cross-functional and international level. Benefits: Flexible working conditions, such as flexible working hours and mobile working Attractive ways of combining work and family life, e.g. childcare subsidy 30 days paid leave per year, plus special leave for exceptional life events Subsidized company vehicle incl. private usage Company pension plan with attractive employer contribution incl. matching model for deferred compensation Plenty of parking spaces, canteen with café bar and ongoing offers in the employee shop Access to over 6000 fitness and yoga studios, swimming pools as well as Crossfit and bouldering halls (EGYM Wellpass) Various health and fitness offers, e.g. skin cancer screenings, online courses for mental health, massage offers, yoga during lunch break etc. Job Bike Leasing Attractive discounts on e.g. travel, fashion and technology via our corporate benefits platform