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Production System / Lean Specialist

Role Purpose

Lead and drive the Lean transformation across the Company by deploying and sustaining the Global Production System (Kromberg Schubert Production System).

The role builds Lean ownership at all management levels, embeds Lean behaviors across the organization, and delivers measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Lean Transformation & Leadership

Leadand implement Company’s wide Lean transformation and act as role model for Lean behaviors

Influence and coach Top and Middle Management to take full ownership of Lean

Inspire and empower employees to identify waste, inefficiencies, and risks across the value stream

Production System Deployment

Support the introduction, governance, and continuous improvement of the global Production System

Establish and standardize Lean principles, Tools and procedures Methods

Support plants and departments in implementation and sustainability of Lean Methods

Strategic Improvement & Projects

Analyze Company needs and initiate strategic Lean projects

Support Production System project Managers in scope definition, execution, and control loops

Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives

Capability Building & Training

Activate Lean specialists as multipliers across the Company

Define and review Lean competency profiles and identify capability gaps

Design and deliver targeted Lean trainings

Promote train-the-trainer approach

Organize and moderate KAIZEN Events for processes optimization and reduce wastage in plants

Performance & Governance

Monitor and report Company’s Key Performance Indicators

Measure Lean maturity and drive development toward efficient and sustainable processes

Implement indicator-based monitoring systems and track improvement impact

Monitor financial aspects (for example savings) of Lean initiatives and report progress to Company’s Top Management

Key Qualifications/Experience & Background

Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Production Systems (Toyota Production Systems)

Hands-on experience with Lean Tools & Methods : A3 Problem Solving, VSM, VSD, SFM, SMED, Kanban, Kaizen,/CIP, PDCA, Six Sigma, 5S, TQM, Makigami, BPMN, KATA, Jidoka, DMAIC, Hoshin Kanri

Proven capability in training, coaching, and change management

Availability to travel

Analytical, proactive, and goal-oriented mindset

Strong communication and intercultural competence

Fluent in English

Advanced MS Excel skills

Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or similar)

Experience in automotive manufacturing minimum 5 years

Proven track record in Lean or Production System Deployment

Success Measures

Sustainable Lean culture and leadership ownership

Improved Lean maturity and operational KPIs

Effective deployment and sustainability of the global production system