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Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Local Lean Manager

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFriedrichshafen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An engineering qualification, Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
  • Successful experience implementing lean production principles.
  • Experience in a production environment.
  • Knowledge of SAP, especially the Production and Logistics modules.
  • High communication ability and persuasiveness.
  • Strong conceptual abilities and a hands-on approach to implementing solutions on site.
  • Technical understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Good English skills, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

  • Create and analyze value streams, including defining improvement potential.
  • Be responsible for implementing site-related improvement activities, such as continuous improvement and Kaizen.
  • Qualify and train employees based on the production system at the relevant plant or plant area.
  • Lead improvement projects based on lean production principles to improve the plant's lean maturity.
  • Facilitate workshops on lean production methods.
  • Act as the plant's interface with the company-wide Lean Consulting function and contribute to further developing the production system, including methods, standards, and templates.
  • Serve as the point of contact for Lean Management questions from production areas.

About the Company

Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc designs, manufactures, and services complex power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, and industrial markets. Its offerings include aircraft engines, marine propulsion systems, and industrial gas turbines, paired with long-term maintenance, repair, and overhaul services under service agreements. The way its products work is by delivering integrated power and propulsion through high-performance engines and turbines, supported by ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency. The company differentiates itself through deep engineering expertise across defense and civil sectors, an emphasis on integrated power systems, and a strong focus on long-term service contracts that provide recurring revenue and sustained performance. Its goal is to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency for customers by advancing technology through research and development and delivering reliable, efficient power solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1904

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