Operational Excellence Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Implement the new group manufacturing system (Level 2) at 10 to 15 locations.

• Oversee the preparation, deployment, and stabilization processes across the plants.

• Ensure uniformity and sustainability of the new manufacturing system practices throughout the facilities.

• Provide training and coaching for teams at every level within the organization.

• Instruct plant leadership, department managers, and shop floor teams on Lean and manufacturing system tools.

• Serve as a hands-on coach to reinforce structured problem-solving, standard work, and daily management routines.

• Propel the adoption of continuous improvement methodologies and practices.

• Assist sites with lower CI maturity and guide teams through behavioral and operational transformations.

• Tackle resistance to change using structured engagement and practical change management strategies.

• Facilitate alignment and knowledge sharing across the plant network.

• Gather and disseminate best practices, lessons learned, and standards among sites.

• Deliver clear progress updates to stakeholders in Quality, CI, and Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent operational experience.

• Extensive hands-on experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement practices.

• In-depth understanding of Lean tools and methodologies.

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is highly preferred.

• Strong capabilities in change management.

• Significant experience in a manufacturing production environment.

• Proficiency in English is required.

• Professional to fluent proficiency in French or German is strongly encouraged.

• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and influence teams from plant management to shop floor levels.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Flexible working hours.

• Professional development budget.

• Home office setup allowance.

• Global team events.