Process Leader Value Stream Engineer

About the Role

Job Purpose

The Process Leader supports the optimization of end-to-end value streams through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on reducing waste and lead times improving flow and efficiency and creating value from raw materials to final delivery.

The position works cross-functionally with Production Quality Supply Chain Logistics Maintenance and Management teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Value Stream Maps (VSM) to identify waste bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.

• Support and facilitate Lean and Kaizen initiatives applying 5S SMED TPM JIT and Standard Work.

• Analyze and improve production flow line balancing cycle/takt times WIP and operator allocation.

• Support cross-functional continuous improvement projects monitoring timing resources costs and expected benefits.

• Monitor key KPIs including OEE Lead Time Takt Time Cycle Time Productivity and WIP.

• Define and standardize SOPs and Standard Work to sustain improvements.

• Analyze operational data and identify root causes using 5 Why Ishikawa and Pareto analysis.

• Support process layout ergonomics and workstation optimization activities.

Education

Masters degree in Engineering preferably Management Mechanical Materials Engineering or related fields.

Experience

23 years of experience in manufacturing environments preferably in Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Process Engineering Production Engineering or Value Stream Management.

Experience in cross-functional improvement projects and structured manufacturing organizations is preferred.

Skills

• Good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing TPS and VSM.

• Experience in process optimization time studies line balancing and flow improvement.

• Knowledge of OEE Lead Time Takt Time Cycle Time productivity and WIP management.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Basic project management skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in ERP systems Microsoft Office and CAD/layout software.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage shop-floor teams.

• Pragmatic results-oriented and Gemba-based mindset.

• Team-oriented and proactive approach.

Language

Advanced English written and spoken.

Salary range: 29.000 - 36.000

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