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As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new team member for the following position:\nSenior Lean ConsultantRole Purpose:\nThe Senior Lean Consultant will translate the Lean strategy into a clear roadmap and lead high-impact improvement initiatives that deliver measurable gains in productivity, quality, capacity, lead time, and cost... when the plant needs to improve operational performance and embed a culture of continuous improvement.\nWhen teams need the capability, structure, or support to sustain these improvements, role will coach Plant Management and project teams, facilitate Lean workshops, and drive the adoption of Lean methods and behaviors, while connecting with global teams to share best practices and accelerate Manufacturing Excellence across the organization.\nMain Responsibilities:\nTranslate Lean strategy into action by developing and monitoring the plant Lean roadmap, aligning improvement priorities with business objectives, operational KPIs, and strategic targets;\nLead high-impact Lean and breakthrough projects from business case and project definition through implementation and sustainment, managing scope, timelines, resources, risks, and expected business results;\nIdentify and quantify improvement opportunities by developing data-driven business cases and evaluating potential gains in ROI, capacity, productivity, lead time, quality, and resource utilization to support Plant Management decision-making;\nBuild Lean capabilities across the organization by coaching project teams, conducting Lean training, and facilitating shopfloor workshops using methods such as VSM/VSD, SMED, SFM, OEE, Kanban, Heijunka, and other Lean tools;\nDrive sustainable performance improvement by monitoring KPI results after implementation, establishing effective management routines, and coaching shopfloor leaders to take ownership of Lean practices and continuous improvement;\nAct as a strategic improvement partner to Plant Management and Department Heads, providing constructive challenge, structured problem solving, and practical recommendations to address performance gaps and maintain alignment with the Lean strategy;\nStrengthen the Manufacturing Excellence network by collaborating with regional/global teams, piloting new Lean approaches, sharing local best practices, supporting change management, and evaluating opportunities for broader standardization;\nRole Requirements:\nBachelor’s, Master’s, or Diploma Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline, with 7+ years of professional experience and at least 5 years of hands-on Lean experience in a manufacturing environment;\nGood command of Business English communication in both verbal and written skills; \nExtensive practical knowledge of Lean principles, methods, and tools, with hands-on experience implementing concepts such as VSM/VSD, Kanban, supermarkets, SMED, Heijunka, assembly line optimization, milk runs, OEE, and shopfloor management;\nProven experience managing improvement projects of different sizes, including project planning, risk management, stakeholder coordination, business case development, and sustainable implementation. Practical experience in change management is essential;\nStrong ability to facilitate workshops, deliver Lean training, coach teams, and communicate complex topics in a clear and engaging way. Confident working independently as well as collaboratively across functions and multicultural teams;\nStrong analytical, logical, and holistic thinking with the ability to connect detailed operational issues to the overall business picture, prioritize effectively in complex situations, and translate improvement opportunities into measurable business impact. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems and willingness to travel are required;\nAre you excited about this opportunity? We can’t wait to get to know you! Submit your application online - we’re looking forward to hearing from you!\nPepperl+Fuchs actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. 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