Head of Global Lean OpEx (m/f/d)

International manufacturer of energy management systems seeks to hire a "Head of Global Lean OpEx (m/f/d)" to drive further corporate process excellence programme across all German and international development centres and production sites. Position can be based near Berlin (Potsdam) or Freiburg i.Br.

Strategic Leadership & Enablement

• Design and execute the global Lean OpEx strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Lead global Lean transformation initiatives, maturity development, and cultural adoption.
• Manage the global Lean OpEx deployment and ensure strategic alignment with the overall QHS strategy.
• Drive change‑management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and methodologies.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Safety, Production, Supply Chain, Industrialization, and Quality.

Capability Building & Organizational Development

• Establish the required continuous improvement capabilities across all global sites.
• Develop global standards, methodologies, digital tools, and shopfloor management systems.
• Create and maintain global QHS Lean OpEx documentation and standards.
• Deliver global training, workshops, and coaching programs to build sustainable Lean capabilities.

Process Optimization & Standardization

• Identify and implement process optimization opportunities across all operational areas.
• Drive global standardization and harmonization of the continuous improvement approach.
• Set up and monitor relevant KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of Lean OpEx initiatives.
• Accelerate global adoption of Lean best practices across functions and regions.
• Establish an effective framework for global knowledge sharing.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, or a comparable technical field, plus several years of experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in leading global Lean transformations and Kaikaku‑type breakthrough initiatives.
• Strong expertise in Lean principles, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies; Lean Black Belt / Lean Expert required.
• Ideally experienced with P&G Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and analytics tools such as Power BI or Minitab.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team‑development skills.
• Highly analytical, structured, self-driven, and results-oriented with strong change‑management capabilities.
• Ability to influence and guide continuous‑improvement teams in a multinational environment.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., German, French) are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally (25-40 %).

A global key position with strategic impact, high visibility at the executive level, and the opportunity to shape the operational transformation of a worldwide manufacturing organization.