Lean Expert

Project overview

Lean Expert

Responsibilities

• Analysis of value streams and processes to identify waste, bottlenecks, interface losses, and process instabilities
• Planning, moderation, and implementation of Lean and Continuous Improvement projects together with the specialist departments
• Support of the workstreams of the profitability program as well as accompaniment of corresponding reviews
• Conducting Kaizen workshops, Gemba Walks, value stream analyses, and structured problem-solving activities
• Support of operational teams in analyzing and resolving deviations as well as in the sustainable implementation of improvement measures
• Introduction, stabilization, and further development of standards in the areas of Shopfloor Management, Visual Management, 5S, Standard Work, and measures tracking
• Development and maintenance of practical templates, checklists, and methodological guides for standardizing improvement processes
• Establishment and maintenance of KPI-based progress and effectiveness control for operational improvement measures
• Coaching and qualification of employees, managers, and Lean multipliers in the application of relevant Lean methods
• Ensuring smooth handovers between involved functions as well as moderation of cross-departmental interface clarifications
• Conducting sustainability checks to verify implemented standards and initiating appropriate countermeasures in case of deviations
• Documentation of measures with clear responsibilities, consistent tracking of implementation status, and timely escalation of obstacles
• Feedback of structural action requirements to the Turnaround Program Manager as a basis for the further development of standards, strategy, and prioritization

Requirements

• Completed studies in Industrial Engineering, Production Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of practical professional experience in production, order processing, industrial engineering, quality management, or Lean Management
• Profound knowledge and confident application of relevant Lean methods, especially value stream analysis, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Shopfloor Management, and structured problem-solving
• Experience in moderating workshops and in the operational implementation of improvement measures together with production teams and specialist departments
• Strong implementation orientation as well as the ability to translate analytical findings into concrete, realistic, and measurable measures
• Experience in defining, applying, and tracking key figures to evaluate the effectiveness of improvement measures
• Good communication and moderation skills as well as teamwork and constructive conflict resolution skills
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented way of working with consistent follow-up of agreed measures
• Understanding of cross-departmental processes and collaboration between value-adding and supporting functions
• Very good German skills as well as good English skills in spoken and written form

Project details

Leipzig

Project Partner: Siemens Energy

02.11.2026

12 months with option for takeover and extension

Working Hours: 40 hours/week

Area: Lean Management / Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement

• Start: 2026-11
• Duration: 12 Monate
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Leipzig, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German

Source notes

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• 30 vacation days
• Vacation pay
• Christmas bonus