tonies® USA

Senior Production Excellence Manager

tonies® USA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Düsseldorf • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System 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