Operational Excellence Manager - Viessmann Legnica

Viessmann is a global leader in sustainable climate and energy solutions, dedicated to creating living spaces for future generations. Now, as part of the Carrier group, Viessmann combines innovative technologies with a strong commitment to environmental protection, promoting sustainability and comfort. With a comprehensive portfolio that includes heating, cooling, ventilation, and energy systems, Viessmann serves residential, commercial, and industrial markets worldwide. The company continues to shape the future of energy efficiency through smart, integrated solutions that foster sustainability and comfort.

Your impact:

• Leading lean transformation projects in a rapidly growing organization.

• Developing company-specific concepts, methods and tools aimed at increasing added value and ensuring continuous process improvement.

• Planning, organizing and monitoring activities (projects, workshops, etc.) related to process optimization in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders.

• Supporting managers and employees in implementing improvement initiatives.

• Systematically documenting tasks, processes and results, including calculating potential savings.

• Applying agile methods.

• Cooperating closely with Change Management teams in other plants (including Germany, France, Turkey and China).

• Optimizing processes by raising lean awareness across the organization through coaching and training.

• Carrying out additional implementation projects commissioned by the company’s management board.

• Leading the implementation of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles, including the Lean "pillar house" framework (e.g., pillars for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people development).

• Apply DMAIC methodology or other structured problem-solving approaches (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Black Belt tools) to identify root causes, analyze data, and drive sustainable improvements across production lines.

Profile:

• Higher technical education (mechanical engineering, electronics or similar), supplemented with training or postgraduate studies in lean management.

• At least 5 years of experience in implementing lean management projects.

• Strong moderation and presentation skills, as well as a structured, goal-oriented and collaborative working style, supported by strong communication abilities and enthusiasm.

• Hands-on leadership experience in managing Lean projects.

• Passion and a deep belief in the value of lean implementation.

• Very good knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and the ability to apply them effectively.

• High level of analytical thinking.

• Good command of English; knowledge of German will be an advantage.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team, also under time pressure.

• Creativity in solving problems and seeking new, unconventional solutions.

• Fluent use of standard software; familiarity with Industry 4.0 tools and SAP will be an additional asset.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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