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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

  • A degree-level engineering qualification 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.
  • Strong communication and persuasion skills.
  • Conceptual skills and the ability to take initiative and implement solutions hands-on at the worksite.
  • Technical understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Ability to quickly understand new matters and implement new solutions.
  • Good spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

  • Create and analyze value streams, including defining improvement potential.
  • Be responsible for implementing plant-specific improvement activities, such as continuous improvement (KVP) and Kaizen.
  • Qualify and train employees based on the production system in the respective plant or plant area.
  • Lead improvement projects based on lean production principles to improve the level of lean maturity.
  • Facilitate workshops on lean production methods.
  • Serve as the plant's interface with corporate-wide lean consulting 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. The posting notes that three Local Lean Managers are sought in Friedrichshafen for the Engine Plant, Systems Plant, and Crankcase Manufacturing 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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