Lean Process Specialist (m/f/d)

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• After your successful participation in the Lean Trainings you will start to facilitate and follow up on Lean workshops (e.g., kick‑offs, training sessions, Kaizen events) in prioritized regions or business units
• You will support in conducting Lean readiness assessments and guide local leadership through Lean program onboarding
• You will support with the setup of Lean governance structures (e.g., steering committees, KPIs, Kaizen teams) and help establish sustainable communication and change mechanisms
• You will support with coaching and empowering local teams, leaders and process owners in the practical implementation of Lean initiatives
• You will identify and prioritize pilot projects and guide the implementation of initial "quick wins"
• You will build trust and enable open dialogue across stakeholder groups and hierarchical levels
• You will collaborate with cross‑functional and international teams to foster learning, transparency, and shared accountability
• You will ensure proper documentation, standardization, and visualization of improvements and contribute to the knowledge exchange across the Lean community
• You will facilitate the shift from externally driven support to internally led, self‑organized continuous improvement practices (Kaizen culture)

Qualifications

• Certification or training in Facilitation, Coaching, Lean, Agile, Organizational Development, or Change Management
• Experience in international, matrix‑driven organizations
• Systems thinking combined with pragmatic implementation skills
• Ability to design and facilitate participatory change processes
• Empathetic and credible communication across all levels of the organization
• Structured working style, strong visual communication, and methodological know‑how
• Additional languages (e.g., French, Polish, Spanish, German) are a plus
• Willingness to travel and work in international, distributed teams

What we offer

• Attractive salary, variable bonus
• 30 days vacation
• Flexible, mobile working
• Internal training and qualification options
• Events such as ski cup, motorcycle meeting or Christmas party
• Other great benefits: company pension, job bike leasing, job ticket/transportation costs, employee discounts, canteen with food subsidies, internal company health management, parking spaces, and much more

About DEKRA

DEKRA has been active in the field of safety for almost 100 years and ensures safety on the road, at work, and at home. As one of the world’s leading expert organizations, the company currently employs around 49,000 people in 60 countries on 5 continents. With qualified and independent expert services, they work to achieve the company's vision that DEKRA will be the global partner for a safe, secure, and sustainable world.