Global Lean Process Design Leader (w/m/d)

Process Lean Design Leader (Global)

We are looking for a Process Lean Design Leader (Global) to drive the deployment of Lean and 3P (Production Process Preparation) principles at the earliest stages of product and process design—before CAPEX decisions are made.

In this strategic role, you will challenge complexity, enable simplicity, and shape flexible, cost‑efficient industrial solutions across our global manufacturing network.

All the important information at a glance:

• Where: Germany, preferably in a major Schneider Electric industrial hub
• Duration: Permanent position
• Vacation: 30 days
• Weekly hours: 40 hours

Our Offer:

• Opportunity to shape global industrial strategy and drive transformation at scale
• High level of responsibility and strategic impact
• International collaboration across diverse teams and regions
• Flexible working conditions to support work‑life balance
• Development opportunities within a global organization

Your Impact:

• Drive the global deployment of 3P methodology across all industrialization teams
• Lead and coach redesign initiatives to simplify production lines and remove non‑value‑added automation
• Ensure robust and flexible industrial solutions before CAPEX commitment
• Improve flow, footprint, maintainability, and ramp‑up using Lean principles (e.g. takt time, single‑piece flow, SMED)
• Increase flexibility for SKUs, localization, and ramp‑up phases while optimizing CAPEX
• Lead selected global 3P projects and translate learnings into scalable design rules
• Track and improve key KPIs (CAPEX, cost, OEE, footprint, time‑to‑market)
• Build and lead a global Lean / 3P expert network

Your Profile:

• 10–15+ years of experience in Industrialization, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering
• Strong knowledge of Lean / TPS principles and tools (VSM, takt time, SMED, flow)
• Proven experience in production line design, ramp‑up, or industrial transformation
• Expertise in product‑process design (DFM, PFMEA, CTQ)
• Experience working in global, multi‑regional environments
• Master’s degree in industrial, Mechanical or Process Engineering or equivalent
• Willingness to travel globally (at least 50%)
• Fluent in English

Your Next Step:

Apply online – of course. We look forward to getting to know you. Please upload your résumé via our job portal.

Note: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. If Schneider Electric considers a candidate whose profile was submitted by a recruiter without an existing framework agreement, no claims against Schneider Electric may arise.

Salary: Für diese Position in Germany liegt das Jahreszielgehalt bei min. EUR 124.000 pro Jahr. Dieses umfasst das Grundgehalt sowie einen erfolgsabhängigen variablen Gehaltsbestandteil.

Equal Opportunity Employment: Schneider Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as required by law.