Lean Manager

Lean Manager - Germany, Frankfurt - 12 Months Initial Contract. Are you a Lean Manager looking for your next contract role? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our valued client in Germany on an initial 12 month contract. Experienced at delivering highly efficient projects for state-of-the-art Data Centres, Pharma, Semi-Conductor infrastructures around the world, our client is a global leader in design, engineering and delivery of facilities for high tech industries. This is your chance to join an innovative, market leading data centre company as their newest Lean Manager. With growth plans to almost double their already huge turnover, there could not be a better time to join!

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Lean strategies tailored to pharmaceutical construction environments (e.g., cleanrooms, GMP utilities)
• Facilitate value stream mapping, pull planning, and Last Planner System sessions with cross-functional teams
• Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis workshops to resolve bottlenecks
• Collaborate with construction teams and commissioning to align Lean practices with cGMP compliance, in line with a fast-track schedule
• Construction schedule optimisation – break down long-term plans into smaller parts to improve process efficiency
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report progress to senior leadership
• Coach project teams on Lean tools such as 5S, visual management, standard work, and takt planning
• Support digital Lean initiatives (e.g., BIM integration, digital dashboards)

Requirements

• Develop and implement Lean strategies tailored to pharmaceutical construction environments (e.g., cleanrooms, GMP utilities)
• Facilitate value stream mapping, pull planning, and Last Planner System sessions with cross-functional teams
• Construction schedule optimisation – break down long-term plans into smaller parts to improve process efficiency
• Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis workshops to resolve bottlenecks
• Collaborate with construction teams and commissioning to align Lean practices with cGMP compliance, in line with a fast track schedule
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report progress to senior leadership
• Coach project teams on Lean tools such as 5S, visual management, standard work, and takt planning

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing