Lean Manufacturing Manager (m/w/d)

Introduction

The Interroll Group is the leading global provider of material-handling solutions. The company was founded in 1959 and has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1997.

Interroll provides system integrators and OEMs with a wide range of platform-based products and services in these categories: Rollers (conveyor rollers), Drives (motors and drives for conveyor systems), Conveyors & Sorters as well as Pallet Handling (flow storage systems).

Interroll products and solutions are used in express and postal services, e-commerce, airports, the food & beverage industry, fashion, automotive sectors and many other manufacturing industries. Among the end users are leading brands such as Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Walmart and Zalando.

Headquartered in Switzerland, Interroll has a global network of 36 companies with sales of CHF 527.1 million and around 2,300 employees (average number of employees in 2024).

Was sind meine Aufgaben?

Analyse, visualize and improve material and information flow in Interroll plants; identify value-adding and non-value-adding steps in order to optimize production

Design production processes and workflows systematically to minimize waste, minimize bottlenecks and maximize value-add

Develop, communicate and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Best Practices basing on lean principles across plants

Initiate and lead cross department optimization projects concerning lead manufacturing in Interroll plants

Transform direct and indirect production personnel’s mindset to prioritization of continuous improvement, waste reduction and value creation with the help of workshops and trainings

Participate in the development of a strategic lean roadmap aligned to the overall operations strategy

Define, monitor and report KPIs together with the Global Head of Industrial Engineering

Stay updated on production processes, industry trends and best practices in lean manufacturing

Collaborate and work closely together with our IE departments and other internal stakeholders (e.g. CTO organization, Operations Controlling, etc.)

Was bringe ich mit?

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Technology or similar

At least 10 years of work experience, thereof 5 years of lean management related experience

Proficient knowledge in Lean Manufacturing frameworks and methodologies/tools like value stream mapping, Muda reduction principles, 5S, Kanban

Advanced knowledge in manufacturing technology, especially in mechanical machining and sheet metal working

Very good in english and german (minimum C1 level)

Hands-on experience in project and change management with verifiable track record

strong analytical skills and result-driven mindset focusing on measurable outcomes

excellent communication and coordination abilities to influence teams and stakeholders

strong commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement

willingnesss for frequent international travel

Was wir Ihnen bieten?

Attractive employer benefits: Secure job in a growing, international company

Open corporate culture: Individual induction, various team events

Agile working environment: Modern and well-equipped workplace, short decision-making processes thanks to flat hierarchies

Personal development as well as varied and responsible tasks

The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and increase innovative strength

Many additional benefits: job bike, urban Sports, free parking, discounted lunch, etc.

30 days vacation

Flexible organization of mobile office and on-site work

Finden Sie dieses Angebot spannend und möchten sich neuen Aufgaben stellen?

Contact

Please send us your application documents, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date.

Apply here

Contact: Jürgen Todt

phone: 06262-9277-491

email: j.todt@interroll.com

Interroll Holding GmbH Höferhof 16 42929 Wermelskirchen

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