Employee for Continuous Improvement / Lean Management (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

LAPP

LAPP is a family-owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family-owned today. With around 5,700 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries – globally connected and regionally rooted. Working at LAPP means more: this is where inventive spirit and a hands‑on mentality meet cherished values and tradition.

We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family-friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives.

After all, every personal contribution counts when it comes to meeting the needs of our customers from various industries together. Together we keep the industry alive: alive by LAPP – alive by YOU!

Your tasks

Systematic analysis of processes, key performance indicators, and weaknesses throughout the entire logistics chain
Identification of opportunities for improvement and development of appropriate optimization measures
Independent planning, implementation, and follow-up of continuous improvement, Lean, and optimization projects
Facilitation of workshops, Kaizen events, and cross-functional improvement initiatives
Standardization and stabilization of logistics processes to sustainably increase performance
Supporting the control center and operational departments with structural improvement measures
Introduction, further development, and application of Lean methods and tools
Training and empowering employees and managers in the area of Lean Management
Promoting a culture of sustainable improvement and change within the organization
Measuring the success of implemented measures using defined metrics and ensuring long-term effectiveness
Preparing analyses, presentations, and decision-making documents for various stakeholders

Your profile

Several years of professional experience in process improvement, continuous improvement (CIP), or lean management, ideally with 3 to 5 years of hands‑on experience
Excellent knowledge of processes throughout the entire logistics chain<
In-depth knowledge of common lean methods (e.g., 5S, value stream mapping, PDCA)
Strong analytical and conceptual skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and a structured, results-oriented approach to work
Strong communication and facilitation skills when collaborating with various stakeholders
Ability to implement changes sustainably and embed them within the organization
High level of initiative and a strong focus on results

Good reasons for LAPP

Variety of tasks and responsibilities & plenty of scope for ideas
Value-based family business
Global player withflat hierarchies
Flexible working hours models & home office
Work life balance due to the possibility to swap shifts
Social benefitsanddiscounts such as job train ticket & private parcel acceptance
Personneldevelopment,onboarding & individual support
Annual international soccer- & volleyball tournament
Sports- & health activities