Lean Practitioner (m/w/d) - Germany
Location: Ratingen, Germany, other Johnson Controls location possible as well, i.e. Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Mode: Hybrid
Join Us in Driving Operational Excellence
Are you passionate about Lean methodologies and continuous improvement? As a Lean Practitioner, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming our operations across Germany and beyond. Reporting to the EMEA Lean Leader, you’ll lead impactful problem-solving initiatives, coach teams, and foster a culture of Lean thinking that supports our long-term strategic goals.
Your Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional problem-solving engagements across the region.
Translate strategic objectives into actionable improvement plans.
Facilitate clear communication between leadership and stakeholders.
Promote Lean principles and embed continuous improvement across all levels.
Identify risks and opportunities to enhance operational sustainability.
Coach Lean Practitioners, Process Owners, and leaders to build CI capabilities.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Partner with local leadership to implement process improvements.
Mentor project leaders to accelerate results and foster a CI mindset.
Drive process standardization and improvement initiatives.
Design, host and deliver hands-on Lean training and Kaizen workshops.
Share best practices and introduce innovative CI tools and methods.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Quality, or related field.
5+ years of experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement.
Proven track record in leading transformation projects with measurable outcomes.
Strong leadership and change management skills.
Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.
Strategic mindset with analytical and systems-thinking skills.
Experience in coaching Lean/Six Sigma tools and methods.
Business fluency in German and English.
Travel Requirements
This role requires frequent travel (approx. 50–75%) across Germany and occasionally within the region to support local teams and initiatives.
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about Lean and eager to make a strategic impact across our German operations, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your application via our career site.
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