Process Excellence Manager (m/w/d) Global BRS NetworkAbout KWS:KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Over 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around € billion in the fiscal year 2022/2023. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development.This position is preferably to be filled in Einbeck / Berlin or within our global station network and the role is in full-time with a permanent contract.Your Tasks: Lead and execute Lean Management and Six Sigma improvement projects and generate sustainable results that enhance organizational performance. Support the function to adapt the active usage of process life-cycle management from discovery, mapping, performance management and operations, standardization, improvement, automation, and digitalization. Develop compelling Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for global administrative functions. Ensure effective process management through data-driven metrics. Implement internal controls to manage risks and safeguard global business continuity within the organization. Successful completion of a master’s degree in engineering, economics, or related fields Several years of relevant professional experience in an Operational or Transactional function Applied expertise in Lean Management, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement. Proficiency in dealing with difficult situations (demonstrated change and conflict management skills). Capability to lead improvement projects and support Lean Management/Six Sigma initiatives. LEAN SIX SIGMA certification (green belt or higher). Proven experience with Value Stream Mapping and other Lean Management/Continuous Improvement tools. Familiarity with Business Process Management and Continuous Improvement using common methods. Professional experience with discovering, modeling, and implementing Business Process Management (BPM) and Workflow Management systems (BPMN, Signavio). Fluent in English and one other language (German is advantageous). Hands-on and detail-oriented mentality combined with the ability to see the big picture. Strategic thinking and a general management standpoint. A location within our global R&D Breeding Stations network A positive and appreciative working environment Flat hierarchies and open communication As a family-run company, we live a culture with the values of team spirit, closeness, and trust, independence, and #xE2;¯ Capital-forming benefits, company pension plan, Christmas and vacation bonus, childcare allowance, job bike, flexible working hours and a reasonable work-life #xE2;¯ Follow us on LinkedIn®.Our data privacy policy for candidates is available on .