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Project Manager - Lean Strategy and Process Excellence

Status: Current
Job position: Lean Practitioner,Process Improvement,Six Sigma Black Belt
Type of contract:
Location: Germany,NRW
Country: Germany
Language: English
Remuneration: €65,000 - €75,000 + benefits
PIR Number: PIR009201

My client is one of the leading brands within the European consumer goods market. They are looking to develop their Lean Sigma programme across a European platform and have an opening for a Lean Sigma project manager who can add to the strategical aspect of the business.

The current programme was started in 2008 and is a unique initiative that is fully sponsored by the executive board and specifically, the COO. This Lean Sigma programme works in unison with the company’s innovative culture and drives a customer-orientated approach.

There is a huge opportunity to streamline all processes within the production unit as well as to improve efficiency, output and reduce waste and cycle time. Additional areas of focus will be:

* Analysis of production costs
* Purchasing costs (EU and Asia)
* Outsourced Manufacturing

Responsibilities will include:

* Sustainable implementation of the Lean Six Sigma business optimisation methodology into the organisation.

* Supervision of the toll gate reviews in order to guarantee an efficient project life-cycle.

* Compilation of training materials for Lean Sigma Green Belts.

* Drive Change & Continuous Improvement through big impact optimization projects (e.g. end-to end Lead Time Improvement, Lean Process Design, end-to-end Pull Systems)

* Accountability for the assessment and application of the correct Lean Sigma method und its concomitant tools.

Experience Summary: * Lean Sigma Black Belt certification. * Excellent knowledge of Leans Methods & Six Sigma tools with strong hands on experience in high-volume manufacturing industry. * Proven experience in utilising the Lean Sigma methodology within the manufacturing industry and impacting organisational strategy. * Excellent command of the German & English language (written and oral). * Ability to cooperate and work well within a team.
Key Criteria: Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Strategy, Process Excellence
Contact Name: Umair Safdar
Contact Number: +44 207 010 8806
Contact Email: umair.safdar@pacific-international.com

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