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Döhler

Global supplier of natural food ingredients

Manager Lean Production

Manufacturing & Process EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeDahlenburg, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed technical degree is required, ideally in industrial engineering, food technology, process engineering, or a similar field.
  • Experience with continuous improvement processes in a production environment is required, including implementing change processes to increase agility.
  • Working knowledge of Lean Management, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Kaizen, or Six Sigma is required.
  • The role requires working in German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the site expert for Lean Production tools and methods, including 5S, Standard Work, Daily Management System, value stream mapping, and problem solving.
  • Lead implementation of global Lean guidelines, procedures, standards, and tools.
  • Develop and implement site-specific roadmaps aligned with global and regional goals and strategies.
  • Work closely with the shopfloor to assess organizational maturity, identify improvement opportunities, and support the leadership team in agreeing on corrective actions.
  • Drive cross-functional Lean improvement projects and assess project savings and benefits, including productivity, efficiency, cost, and delivery improvements.
  • Lead workshops to apply and introduce Lean principles and Kaizen at the site.
  • Communicate Lean initiatives as a change agent and convey Lean knowledge to employees at all levels.

About the Company

Döhler

Global supplier of natural food ingredients

Döhler is a global supplier of natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Its products include natural colors, specialty ingredients, flavoring compounds, and fruit preparations that manufacturers use to color, flavor, and shape the texture of foods and drinks. Döhler’s offerings work by providing ready-to-use ingredients and formulations that integrate into food and beverage production, helping brands achieve consistent taste, appearance, and mouthfeel. The company differentiates itself through a long, private family history dating back to 1838, a steady strategy of growth via acquisitions, and a global footprint, reinforced by a 2024 strategic partnership with a major international ingredient supplier. Its goal is to be a leading global provider of natural ingredient solutions for the food and beverage industry, supporting manufacturers from formulation to finished products.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Darmstadt, Germany
Founded
1838

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