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Head of Quality Operations (Source Make) (m/w/d) - Safety Division

• Lübeck Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen Homeoffice möglich Abgeschlossenes Studium Abgeschlossene Ausbildung Flexible Arbeitszeiten Sabbaticals 30+ Urlaubstage Beteiligungsprogramm Tarifvertrag [...] sicher. Die Steuerung interner Audits und externer Zertifizierungen liegt in Deiner Verantwortung. Um hohe Qualitätsstandards zu gewährleisten, ist die strategische Entwicklung und das Management von Lieferanten ebenfalls Teil Deines Verantwortungsbereichs. In Deiner Führungsrolle handelst Du stets als Vorbild und bist Coach und Mentor für Deine Mitarbeiter. Du zeichnest Dich durch ein hohes Maß an Kundenorientierung, strategischem und unternehmerischem Denken und einer zielgerichteten Arbeitsweise aus. Veränderungen treibst Du nachweislich mit Freude aktiv voran. Engagement, Durchsetzungsstärke sowie ein ausgeprägter Teamgeist gehören für Dich selbstverständlich dazu. Darüber hinaus hinterfragst Du gern bekannte Wege, um Dich und Dein Team kontinuierlich weiterzuentwickeln. Du bist kommunikationsstark und sprichst verhandlungssicheres Deutsch und Englisch. Du verfügst über fundierte Kenntnisse in QM-Systemen (ISO 9001, EU-MDR, ATEX) sowie Lean Quality und APQP. Idealerweise rundet eine Six Sigma Ausbildung ihr Profil ab Nachweisliche Führungserfahrung sowie langjährige Berufserfahrung in einer ähnlichen Position, idealerweise in einem produzierenden Unternehmen rundet Dein Profil ab Du verfügst über ein erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Ingenieurswesen, Qualitätsmanagement oder einer vergleichbaren Fachrichtung Attraktive Bezahlung nach jeweiligem Tarifvertrag inkl. diverser Sonderzahlungen 30 Tage Urlaubsanspruch plus betrieblich geregelte Sonderurlaubstage Flexible Arbeitszeiten Mobiles Arbeiten möglich Sabbatical Beiträge zur (betrieblichen) Altersvorsorge Vergünstigte Mitarbeiteraktien Individuelle Einarbeitung und Onboarding Networking-Events Berufliche Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und Coaching Private Freizeit-und Weiterbildungsprogramme Betriebssport und Präventionskurse Gesundheitszentrum und Fitnessstudio Rabatte in regionalen Fitnessstudios Betriebsnahe Kita und Eltern-Kind Büros Familienservice mit 24/ 7 Notfall Hotline Bezuschusstes Betriebsrestaurant Gute Verkehrsanbindung Parkplätze Attraktive Versicherungsleistungen über unseren firmenverbundenen Makler (Mapra Assekuranzkontor GmbH) Events für Mitarbeitende und deren Familien. Drägerwerk AG Co. [...]
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Job am 20.10.2024 bei StepStone gefunden ZEISS Manager Corporate Operational Excellence Projects (f/m/x) • Oberkochen (Baden- Württemberg) , München [...] and increase efficiency Consulting internal customers developing holistic solutions based on best practice approaches Identify opportunities for improvement and work with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements Lead and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management Collaborate with the Corporate Operational Excellence team to develop and maintain best practice solutions and procedures Develop and manage budgets and resource allocation for high impact projects Provide leadership and mentorship and develop a high-performance culture Coach, educate, and develop continuous improvement skills and competencies across the organization. Masters degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a [...]

Job am 01.04.2025 bei Jobleads gefunden

LYBOM Change Partner

• Wesseling, Nordrhein- Westfalen The successful candidate will serve as the LYBOM Change Partner and report directly to the LYBOM Business Engagement Director. This role is critical to leading[...]

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[...] software migration and organizational restructuring; develop mitigation strategies through pre-planning and stakeholder collaboration. Training Adoption Programs Develop targeted training plans for employees impacted by SAP S/ 4HANA migration and PBS implementation to ensure effective adoption of new systems and processes. Coach managers and employees on navigating change effectively using proven OCM principles. Establish and track quantifiable adoption metrics, including system utilization [...] influence senior leadership while fostering collaboration across globally distributed teams with diverse cultural backgrounds. Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies; PMP certification is a plus. Change management certification (e. g. , Prosci or ACMP) required; additional certifications in Lean Six Sigma or Agile practices are desirable. Knowledge of digital transformation methodologies. Global/ multicultural team leadership experience. Success Metrics Change readiness scores [...]

Neu Job vor 6 Std. bei Jobleads gefunden Senior Delivery Station Manager • Paderborn, Nordrhein- Westfalen [...] also contribute to new ways to innovate at your site. A typical day will involve collaboration with different stakeholders, deep diving performance and risk metrics for sites as well as preparing for different levels of demand. You will mentor and coach your team to achieve top level results. About the team Amazon Logistics, or AMZL, handles last mile delivery duties in [...] experience in key areas of production and supply chains PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, wed love to hear from you. Experience in Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques Experience in a similar logistical working environment Relevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, [...]

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Global Continuous Improvement Leader

• Düsseldorf, Nordrhein- Westfalen Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen [...] as well as internal capability development and deployment of improvement methodologies across the organization. Your Responsibilities You lead the GI business performance improvement strategy and support operational excellence activities across the business leveraging Continuous Improvement methodologies including Quality Tools, Lean, Six Sigma and Agile. You coach on continuously improvement principles and practices, role modelling these attributes and contributing to the cultural transformation across the organization through [...]

Neu Job vor 6 Std. bei Jobleads gefunden Senior Delivery Station Manager • Paderborn, Nordrhein- Westfalen [...] also contribute to new ways to innovate at your site. A typical day will involve collaboration with different stakeholders, deep diving performance and risk metrics for sites as well as preparing for different levels of demand. You will mentor and coach your team to achieve top level results. About the team: Amazon Logistics, or AMZL, handles last mile delivery duties in [...] proficiency in verbal and written English and intermediate proficiency in the local language Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions Relevant experience in key areas of production and supply chains PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques Experience in a similar logistical working environment Relevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, [...]

Job vor 3 Tagen bei Jobleads gefunden Global Continuous Improvement Leader • Mannheim, Baden- Württemberg Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen Description We are looking for a dynamic senior Continuous Improvement (CI) professional to join our Virtual GCoC (global center of competence) Continuous Improvement leadership team[...]

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[...] as well as internal capability development and deployment of improvement methodologies across the organization. Your Responsibilities: You lead the GI business performance improvement strategy and support operational excellence activities across the business leveraging Continuous Improvement methodologies including Quality Tools, Lean, Six Sigma and Agile. You coach on continuously improvement principles and practices, role modelling these attributes and contributing to the cultural transformation across the organization through [...]

Job vor 3 Tagen bei Jobleads gefunden Senior Process Improvement Engineer • Schönefeld, Brandenburg [...] while demonstrating exceptional business judgement. Define business models to track improvements achieved over time. Assess process improvement and transformation opportunities and partner with process owners and stakeholders to scope opportunities, define problem statements and objectives, structure projects and teams. Train, coach, and mentor field Operations teams to empower them with leveraging operations tools and systems to meet daily business needs. Our [...] QUALIFICATIONS A completed Masters Degree in a STEM subject from an accredited university. Demonstrable experience managing cross-functional and regional programs by influencing different stakeholders groups at all levels of the Company. Experience managing large Process Improvement projects. Hands-on Experience with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. Demonstrated use of analytical skills to solve engineering problems. Fluency in English required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS MBA from [...]

Job vor 3 Tagen bei Jobleads gefunden Global Continuous Improvement Leader • Mannheim, Baden- Württemberg Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen [...] as well as internal capability development and deployment of improvement methodologies across the organization. Your Responsibilities: You lead the GI business performance improvement strategy and support operational excellence activities across the business leveraging Continuous Improvement methodologies including Quality Tools, Lean, Six Sigma and Agile. You coach on continuously improvement principles and practices, role modelling these attributes and contributing to the cultural transformation across the organization through [...]

Job vor 3 Tagen bei Jobleads gefunden Human Resources Director • Bayern Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen Direct message the job poster from CLM Search Connecting high-impact Executives C-suite leaders with Metal based Tier One suppliers. Job title: HR Director EMEA Location:[...]

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[...] salary, incentives, benefits, and retirement offerings Develop and implement employee relations and labor relations strategies to support stability and engagement Oversee the preparation and management of HR budgets; contribute to global financial planning through analysis of headcount and cost data Coach, guide, and mentor both direct and indirect HR team members across multiple sites Drive continuous improvement initiatives within HR operations, systems, and practices Skills and Qualifications: Masters degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field Professional HR certification (e. g. , CIPD, SPHR) ; Six Sigma Green Belt preferred 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience across multiple manufacturing facilities Proven experience leading collective bargaining and [...]
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Job vor 3 Tagen bei Jobleads gefunden Global Continuous Improvement Leader • Düsseldorf, Nordrhein- Westfalen Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen Description We are looking for a dynamic senior Continuous Improvement (CI) professional to join our Virtual GCoC (global center of competence) Continuous Improvement leadership team[...]

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[...] as well as internal capability development and deployment of improvement methodologies across the organization. Your Responsibilities: You lead the GI business performance improvement strategy and support operational excellence activities across the business leveraging Continuous Improvement methodologies including Quality Tools, Lean, Six Sigma and Agile. You coach on continuously improvement principles and practices, role modelling these attributes and contributing to the cultural transformation across the organization through [...]

Job vor 5 Tagen bei Jobleads gefunden DACH MAG Manager Operational Excellence Engineering • Magdeburg, Sachsen- Anhalt Jobticket Deine Rolle Werde Teil unseres Teams bei Hello Fresh und übernimm die Rolle des Manager Operational Excellence Engineering (w/m/d/x) in unserer Produktionsstätte in Barleben bei[...]

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[...] der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung an und entwickelst sowohl Menschen als auch Prozesse weiter, um das Unternehmen zukunftsfähig zu machen. Dein Verantwortungsbereich Führe standortweite strategische Veränderungen und bereichsübergreifende Verbesserungsprojekte an, um die Leistung des Standorts und die Gesamteffektivität zu steigern. Setze Lean Six Sigma-Methoden und strukturiertes Problemlösen ein, um Verbesserungen im Unternehmen zu fördern. Coach und unterstütze Einzelpersonen sowie Abteilungen in Methoden wie Lean, Problemlösung und Leistungsmanagement, um Best Practices umzusetzen. Identifiziere Möglichkeiten zur Verbesserung [...]

Job vor 9 Tagen bei Jobleads gefunden

Senior Director, Head of Transform Plan, Strategy and Deployment

• Rotkreuz, Zug Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen [...] improvement initiatives. Good project and program management skills of complex, international and large-scale project/ program implementation. Business management capability with strong understanding of business equation and how business and supply chain decisions impact financials. Experience in people management develop and coach cross functional teams across regions. Strong personal leadership skills with the ability to influence and constructively challenge the cross-functional team, [...] well as function leadership teams. Being able to build collaborative teams and relationships, lead cross functional and virtual teams. Proven experience in driving change management and adoption of new processes, ways of working and technologies. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with Six Sigma/ Lean/ process excellence principles, tools, training and/or certification will be advantageous. Whats In It For You Benefits include Flexible Working, [...]
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Job vor 9 Tagen bei Jobleads gefunden IL6S Manager (m/w/d) • Lörrach, Baden- Württemberg [...] will: Manage the balance between short term targets on Productivity and long term capabilities needed to sustain the plants competitive advantage on people. Build a three years productivity pipeline and manage the execution. Administer the Masterplan for the Integrated Lean Six Sigma Journey within the Plant. Deliver clear understanding of requirements for the IL6S/ CI process (e. g. behaviours, attitude and culture) to the plant, and areas of responsibility, to build an environment that delivers continuously sustainable our SQCDSM targets. Coach employees to deliver CI targets. Lead IoT (digital system) implementation. Develop and coach CI engineers. What you will bring A [...]

Job vor 13 Tagen bei Jobleads gefunden

Chemical Process Engineer

• Basel, Basel- Stadt [...] discipline in areas such as maintenance, production performance, and team behaviors. Identify improvement opportunities and develop innovative solutions to drive efficiency and productivity. Enhance organizational capabilities by designing and implementing new tools and standardized practices. Conduct training for employees and coach leaders on best practices to build a sustainable culture of excellence. Work closely with cross-functional experts to integrate new capabilities, [...] a minimum of 10 years of experience as a Chemical Process Engineer or in a similar role within the chemical or similar industries. You have proven expertise in diagnosing and improving chemical production processes, with a strong foundation in Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence. You have proficiency in manufacturing excellence methodologies and production management systems. You have strong analytical abilities for [...]
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Job vor 13 Tagen bei Jobleads gefunden Industrial engineer-MTM expert • Baden- Württemberg The Motherson Group is one of the 15 largest full system solutions providers to the global automotive industry, serving multiple further industries, such as rolling[...]

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[...] Tasks Lead the deployment of MTM-UAS methodology across all relevant production sites to standardize work measurement and labor assessment, ensuring alignment with corporate standards. Define MTM standards, establishing a structured approach to process optimization. Conduct labor productivity analysis. Train and coach cross-functional teams on MTM methodologies, driving knowledge transfer and organizational capability. Conduct time and motion studies to validate efficiency improvements [...] or Manufacturing Engineering. Certified in MTM-UAS with proven expertise in MTM methodologies and software tools. Knowledge of REFA Methodology. 2-4 years of experience in time and motion studies. Project management skills, experience in leading cross-functional initiatives. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ergonomics is a plus. Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to travel. What we offer A multicultural [...]
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Job am 30.03.2025 bei Jobleads gefunden

CI Specialist/ Continuous Improvement Business Partner (m/f/d) , WSS Segment Europe

• Hannover, Niedersachsen [...] Deliver Training and Coaching to teams and colleagues. Work with sites business leads to support their priorities and align CI projects to their needs. Proactively identify and communicate areas for operational and strategic improvement and share best practices. Mentor and coach in process mapping, 5S, VSM, etc. events with site cross-functional teams. Analyze current and past trends in KPIs highlighting trends [...] practices. Live our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be highly inspired to innovate, highly empowered to lead and highly accountable to deliver. Requirements Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business (Masters Degree Preferred) . Lean Certification or Lean/ Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (Preferred) . An excellent professional record with 5-10 years of industry experience in a lean/ continuous improvement [...]

Job am 29.03.2025 bei Jobleads gefunden Quality Supervisor • Daisendorf, Baden- Württemberg Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen Numero de Requisicion: 67619 Corning es vital para el progreso: en las industrias que ayudamos a dar forma y en el mundo que compartimos. Inventamos[...]

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[...] that do not meet required standards and specifications. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. May also be responsible for the units Performance Excellence (Six-Sigma) project portfolio, assuring the effective use of different improvement methodologies (DMAIC, Lean, DESGN, etc) toward the achievement of division or plant strategic goals. In this role, would assist and coach belts and managers in project selection and implementation; and advise division/ plant management and leaders on the use of Quality [...]
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Job am 26.03.2025 bei Jobleads gefunden

Head of Cold Rolling Mill Krefeld (m/f/d)

• Krefeld, Nordrhein- Westfalen Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen [...] reduction measures, support R D activities and guide spend reduction of auxiliary, operating and consumable materials. You lead a team of 90 employees in an empathetic and motivational way. The focus on achieving our common goals is noticeable. You develop, coach and support your employees as well as stimulate appropriate disciplinary actions in close cooperation with Human Resources to create and [...] along: A successfully completed engineering (master) degree or equivalent qualification Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience and 2 years of team leadership experience Business acumen and good communication and collaboration skills Good analytical skills additionally a background as a Six Sigma black belt or green belt would be a benefit Fluent German and English language skills Role model for the company [...]

Job am 22.03.2025 bei Jobleads gefunden EMEA Sales Operations Director (f/m/d) • Hamburg, Berlin Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Evident employs around 4, 500 people at a total of 57 locations worldwide. Evident Europe, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, employs approximately[...]

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[...] the sales operations team to enable efficient pipeline management, and deal closure. Analyze sales performance metrics and provide actionable insights to improve productivity and profitability. Design/ improve sales incentives by leveraging sales performance insight to maximize revenue and market share. Coach the regional sales team for better forecasting and pipeline management and provide process and standard work governance. Own the budget [...] science and/or industrial businesses Collaborative leadership, communication and influencing skills Demonstrable success in leading cross-functional projects in a global environment. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, global environment with great attention to details Proficient knowledge of process improvement, six sigma, and/or lean principles used in commercial environment Strong knowledge in opportunity-quote-case business process in Salesforce with real-life experiences Analytical mindset [...]

Job am 16.03.2025 bei Jobleads gefunden Associate Engineering Manager (m/f/d) , Stator, Drive Unit • Stadthagen, Niedersachsen Associate Engineering Manager (m/f/d) , Stator, Drive Unit Job Category: Manufacturing Location: Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany Req. ID: 234837 Job Type: Full-time What to Expect Tesla[...]

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[...] achieve world-class performance levels Own, report on and drive improvement of area KPIs including equipment availability, product yield, cycle time, and cost Manage the strategy and deployment of improvement projects with a focus on Safety, People, Accuracy, Rate, and Cost Coach and assist engineers and technicians in resolving unplanned down events and driving permanent RCCAs, using the 3D/ 8D process or Lean Six Sigma where applicable Make daily resource allocation decisions, balancing competing priorities, to support the engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, and production teams Serve [...]

Job am 14.03.2025 bei Jobleads gefunden Head of Quality Operations (Source Make) (m/w/d) - Safety Division • Lübeck, Schleswig- Holstein Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen Abgeschlossenes Studium Abgeschlossene Ausbildung Dafür suchen wir Dich Du hast den Anspruch, Qualitätsstrategien auf höchstem Niveau zu entwickeln und umzusetzen? Du willst ein international agierendes Team führen und Innovationen[...]

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[...] Audits und externer Zertifizierungen liegt in Deiner Verantwortung. Um hohe Qualitätsstandards zu gewährleisten, ist die strategische Entwicklung und das Management von Lieferanten ebenfalls Teil Deines Verantwortungsbereichs. Das bringst Du mit In Deiner Führungsrolle handelst Du stets als Vorbild und bist Coach und Mentor für Deine Mitarbeiter. Du zeichnest Dich durch ein hohes Maß an Kundenorientierung, strategischem und unternehmerischem Denken und einer [...] hinterfragst Du gern bekannte Wege, um Dich und Dein Team kontinuierlich weiterzuentwickeln. Du bist kommunikationsstark und sprichst verhandlungssicheres Deutsch und Englisch. Du verfügst über fundierte Kenntnisse in QM-Systemen (ISO 9001, EU-MDR, ATEX) sowie Lean Quality und APQP. Idealerweise rundet eine Six Sigma Ausbildung ihr Profil ab Nachweisliche Führungserfahrung sowie langjährige Berufserfahrung in einer ähnlichen Position, idealerweise in einem produzierenden Unternehmen rundet Dein [...]

Job am 13.03.2025 bei Jobleads gefunden EU Plant Operations Director/ Leader (VCO) • Bahlingen, Baden- Württemberg Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen Lead and drive the European transformation workstream, optimizing performance across three plants in Europe. Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives (e. g. , Lean, Six Sigma)[...]

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Lead and drive the European transformation workstream, optimizing performance across three plants in Europe. Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives (e. g. , Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance efficiency, reduce scrap, improve product quality, and optimize inventory and working capital. Identify and implement process improvements, workflow [...] across sites. Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to align initiatives with overall business transformation goals. Utilize key manufacturing KPIs (e. g. , cycle time, throughput, defect rates) to measure and track the success of improvement efforts. Coach and mentor site General Managers (GMs) , CI leaders, and frontline employees, building a culture of operational excellence. Develop and [...]

Job am 10.03.2025 bei Jobleads gefunden Site Logistics Director • Berlin Führungs-/ Leitungspositionen Site Name: USA-Pennsylvania-Marietta Posted Date: Mar 6 2025 As a member of the Site Leadership Team, the Site Logistics Lead has accountability for oversight of[...]

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[...] (intra-site, domestic and international) , and logistics infrastructure with adherence to all safety, quality and compliance standards. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following: Lead, coach and motivate a team towards delivering the Safety, Quality, Supply Chain Customer Service and Cost objectives. Responsible for providing functional [...] of 5 years experience operating in or with manufacturing in GMP classified facilities Minimum of 5 years experience leading within a pharmaceutical or highly regulated industry including GMP and regulatory audits for quality or safety compliance. APICS certified and/or lean six sigma green belt and/or minimum of 2 years experience of process improvement, able to demonstrate understanding of how to diagnose problems, [...]

Job am 08.03.2025 bei Jobleads gefunden CI Specialist/ Continuous Improvement Business Partner (m/f/d) , WSS Segment Europe • Langenhagen, Niedersachsen We are looking for an experienced CI Specialist/ Continuous Improvement Business Partner (m/f/d) who is responsible for managing the overall execution of strategies that support[...]

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[...] Training and Coaching to teams and colleagues. Work with sites business leads to support their priorities and align CI projects to their needs. Proactively identify and communicate areas for operational and strategic improvement and share best practices/ learning. Mentor and coach in process mapping, 5S, VSM, etc. events with site cross-functional teams. Analyze current and past trends in KPIs highlighting trends [...] practices. Live our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be highly inspired to innovate, highly empowered to lead, and highly accountable to deliver. Requirements Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business (Masters Degree Preferred) . Lean Certification or Lean/ Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (Preferred) . An excellent professional record with 5-10 years of industry experience in a lean/ continuous improvement [...]