Lean Expert

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Experience:

Skills Experience

• Cross Functional Team Management & Leadership Skills
• Project Management Experience
• Knowledge in applying IATF 16949, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, PFMEA requirements
• Experience in all tools of Lean Management/ Principles
• Familiar with Total Quality Management, HSE requirements, Lean Principles
• Able to use Microsoft Office tools, SAP
• Familiar with required production processes and working processes (e.g. Media pleating, plastic injection molding, Plastic welding, assembly) - Not Mandatory Requirement

Main Tasks

LEAN Roadmap Definition & Alignment

• Collaborates with plant and regional management to define the Lean roadmap aligned with global/regional strategy.
• Ensures roadmap supports plant strategy and delivers measurable targets.
• Accountable for meeting deadlines and achieving Lean objectives.
• Leads target layout and value stream design for top product families to optimize space, flow, and throughput.

Lean Culture & Capability Building

• Develops Lean experts and fosters a Lean mindset across the plant.
• Identifies training needs related to the MANN+HUMMEL Production System (MHPS).
• Coaches managers on implementing Lean standards and practices.
• Promotes autonomy by training teams to lead workshops and improvement initiatives.

Operational & Logistics Improvement

• Drives productivity improvements in line with budget and roadmap.
• Acts as a methodological supervisor for waste reduction activities.
• Facilitates and coordinates Lean workshops (Kaizen, Hoshin, VSM, 5S, SMED, Layout).
• Proposes innovative concepts to enhance production and logistics efficiency.
• Reports progress to plant and regional management using KPIs and metrics.

Implementation of Lean Tools

• Deploys and ensures use of Lean tools and methodologies:
• 5S for workplace organization.
• Pull Flow Systems: Kanban, Milk-Run, Supermarkets, Batch Building Box, Heijunka.
• VSA/VSM (eVSM) and VSD for value stream optimization.
• TPM for equipment reliability.
• SMED for quick changeovers, with regular reviews and tracking via dashboards.
• Supports implementation of production planning and control tools.
• Assists in deploying logistics, quality, and employee empowerment practices (e.g., Idea Management).

Governance & Best Practice Sharing

• Ensures local Lean practices align with Group expectations.
• Participates in writing and implementing continuous improvement procedures with MMS teams.
• Acts as MHPS cross-assessor in other plants.
• Ensures implementation and adaptation of Group best practices.
• Secures Lean reporting and knowledge capitalization

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