Senior Manager Lean Production (m/f/x) – Germany

<p>Mutares SE &amp; Co. KGaA, Munich (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.mutares.com">www.mutares.com</a>), as a listed private equity holding company, acquires medium-sized companies in special situations, which show significant operational improvement potential and are sold again after undergoing a repositioning and stabilization process. Mutares actively supports its portfolio companies with its own investment and operations teams and through strategic add-on acquisitions. The focus is on companies with revenues ranging from EUR 100 million to EUR 750 million, across various industries. The aim is to achieve a clear value increase with a focus on sustainable, long-term growth of the portfolio company.</p><p></p><p><strong>Your Tasks</strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Lead lean production stream in restructuring and turnaround projects: Provide focused leadership with strategic directions and expertise to enable lean operations and continuous improvement</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Deploy turnaround lean approach for production, define roadmaps, optimize processes, organization, and systems to improve performance in both direct and indirect areas of production (value-added, efficiency, productivity, cost ratio, etc.)</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Engage local teams, timeously monitor action plans execution, lead breakthrough initiatives and workshops, provide guidance and training</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Identify benchmarks, enforce basics, deploy best practices, and enable synergies</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Support the M&amp;A-team in due diligence through expert assessment, analysis, and recommendations</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Successfully completed a degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or a similar field with outstanding results</p></li><li><p>At least 6 years of experience in production or operations management, ideally with a consulting background or a mix of consulting and operational roles in manufacturing or services</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on approach</p></li><li><p>Subject matter expertise in one or more key areas of production management: lean management, six sigma, process standardization, maintenance, engineering, program management, etc.</p></li><li><p>Business fluency in German and English, with the ability to communicate in a well-structured and concise manner</p></li><li><p>Willingness to travel up to 4 days per week (typically Monday – Thursday) and to work in an international environment</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>What Mutares offers</strong></p><ul><li><p>Work in a highly motivated, international, committed, and agile team that enjoys working together</p></li><li><p>Exciting work environment with varied challenges, strategic influence, and tasks for continuous personal and professional development</p></li><li><p>Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, and room for your own ideas</p></li><li><p>Regular team events and offsites</p></li></ul>