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Lean Expert (d/f/m)

Entry from the 25.04.2025
Position number 118848
Job vacancy: From now on

Description

What you´ll do

- Introduction and further development of lean strategies (e.g. Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, SMED, TPM, value stream mapping) with implementation on shopfloor.
- Analysis and optimization of production & logistics processes with taking safety, quality & costs into account
- Identification of bottlenecks & waste (Muda, Muri, Mura) and development of suitable countermeasures
- Improvement of material flow & warehousing using lean principles
- Definition, monitoring and continuous improvement of relevant KPIs (e.g. OEE, throughput times, set-up times)
- Conducting value stream analyses & data analyses to identify optimization potentials
- Promoting a lean culture through regular training & workshops for managers & employees
- Management of Kaizen events & CIP initiatives to involve the workforce
- Support with digital transformation & Industry 4.0 projects (e.g. automation, predictive maintenance)

What makes you a good fit

- Degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering (specializing in production engineering) or similar
- At least three years of professional experience with lean methods & process optimization in production operations (VSM, CIP, 5S, JIT, SMED, TPM)
- Chemical-specific knowledge & compliance (REACH, CLP, ISO 9001, GMP, batch & continuous production)
- Hands-on mentality and strong execution skills
- Data analysis & KPI (OEE, lead times etc)
- Social & leadership skills
- Digitalization & Industry 4.0 (digital lean tools, MES)
- Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
PDF attachment: Lean Expert.pdf, 191 kB

Job type/category
  • Permanent position
Field of study preferred
  • Engineering sciences
    Chemical & process engineering
    Mechanical engineering
    Material sciences & engineering
    Production and Operations Management
Favored career stage
  • Graduate/Beginner
  • Job experience > 2 years
Location/region
  • Nordrhein-Westfalen
Sector
  • Engineering, development & construction design
Industry branch
  • Consumer goods & durables
Language at workplace
  • German
Type of company
  • Corporation
Home office
  • Homeoffice possible

Contact

Company address

Henkel
Henkelstr. 67
40589 Düsseldorf
Germany
Telefon: 02117972296
www.henkel.com