Lean Manufacturing Manager

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Job description

Position Summary

As our Lean Production Manager (LPS), you'll be the driving force behind ensuring our CSC operates at its absolute best. You'll implement and drive continuous improvement across our CSC (Customer Service Center) and teach the principles of lean to our team. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring control, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Lean manufacturing run according to the LSG Sky Chefs Production System.

How You'll Make a Difference

Lean Production

• Implement and drive continuous improvement across CSC in close coordination with management staff
• Implement LSG Production System for CSC in line with corporate and regional policies
• Ability to teach the principals of lean and other process improvements and provide training as required within area of CSC (for example, Kaizen events)
• Support CSC in the implementation of Regional Operational Excellence Strategy, guidelines, and policies
• Support CSC management teams to achieve business targets (KPI's)
• Define continuous improvement targets together with the management staff and report performance against set operational objectives
• Analyze cost reduction potential; Accountable for settling and delivering budget results related to productivity/process improvements
• Report on KPIs for quality, productivity costs, and service delivery
• Ensure communication and know-how sharing processes between CSCs in the country/region
• Identify and train CSC departmental management and core employees on production system methodology and lean principles

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Industrial/Process Engineering or equivalent experience required
• Five to seven years of experience in developing and implementing production/process methods and at least three to five years of experience in the manufacturing/automotive industry preferred
• Effective workshop facilitator skills required; experience in leading teams, driving change, and delivering results
• Knowledge of lean concepts including Toyota Production System principles preferred
• Proven track record in Lean manufacturing and success in the implementation of redesigned processes
• Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, or Lean Master Certification preferred
• Knowledge of Total Quality Management and Change Management experience is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound delegation skills accompanied by the effective ability for follow-up
• Proficient with Windows-based software
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization

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