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Senior Production Excellence Manager
tonies® USA(Senior) Production Excellence Manager at tonies implementing Lean Manufacturing across suppliers. Analyzing processes and driving improvements for operational excellence.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and implement supplier development programs with a focus on Lean Manufacturing
- Conduct and facilitate Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and value stream analyses at suppliers and internally
- Analyze production and quality processes and derive sustainable improvement measures
- Coach suppliers and internal teams in Lean methodologies (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, PDCA)
- Drive improvement initiatives to reduce costs, lead times, and waste
- Define and use KPIs to identify improvement potential and drive sustainable performance improvements
- Support ramp-ups, production stabilization, and escalation management
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end operational excellence
Requirements
What you’ll need- University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology, or a comparable field
- At least 5 years of professional experience in Production Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Supplier Development
- Strong knowledge of common Lean methodologies and continuous improvement approaches
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Hands-on experience on the shopfloor and in facilitating workshops
- Analytical strength combined with pragmatic execution skills
- Solid experience in supplier development, ideally in an international environment
- Confident appearance, assertiveness, and strong communication skills
- Excellent English skills and willingness to travel to production sites
Benefits
Comp & perks- Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility
- Monthly contribution for an office parking space
- Leasing bicycle
- Remote work subsidy
- Subsidies for company pension plans
- Occupational pension schemes
- Occupational disability insurance
- 30 days of paid annual leave
- Three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve
- Up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days) after one year of employment
- Internal and external training opportunities
- Individual learning budget
- Language learning app Babbel
- Access to the meditation app Calm
- Attractive discounts on tonies products
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Lean ManufacturingKaizenGemba walksValue stream analysis5SStandard WorkPDCAKPI definitionContinuous improvementSupplier development
Soft Skills
CoachingCollaborationAnalytical skillsPragmatic executionAssertivenessCommunication skillsConfident appearanceTeamworkProblem-solvingLeadership
Certifications
Six Sigma Black Belt