Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement Manager (m/f/d)

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Using project management skills, drive the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects in support of the strategic plan and business operating plan
• Create, organize, communicate, and facilitate multi-day kaizen events & CI workshops with cross-functional teams, ranging from shop floor to executive leaders
• Must be proficient and effective in facilitating process mapping, 5S, VSM, and standard work projects with cross-functional teams
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement via idea generation and prioritize improvement opportunities with the management teams
• Analyze data against KPI’s, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Act as a change agent in all aspects of work, supporting and leading others through change. Mentor and coach employees to realize benefits from all continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform root cause analysis processes to identify underlying causes of problems or issues within the organization
• Influence and engage others in support of CI projects and programs
• Responsibility for the following metrics: CI Savings for site, CI Engagement for site, CI training delivered for site

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• At least 5+ years of successful planning and execution of Continuous Improvement / Lean / Six Sigma efforts.
• Must have earned or be in process of completing Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Must have achieved Lean Apprentice status and Gold Lean Practitioner level.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and facilitating workshops, kaizens, and training events.
• Ability to coach / mentor / inspire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Business fluent German and English language skills
• Must be accomplished at using standard tools, systems and formats to present data and reporting information in an efficient and accurate manner

We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”

• Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
• Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
• Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees can learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
• Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.