(Junior/trainee) OPEX Manager (m/f/d)

WHO WE ARE:KERN LIEBERS is a medium-sized family-owned company based in the southeast of Germany, and is a world leader in technology for the production of highly complex strips, cables and assemblies.The companies of the KERN-LIEBERS group develop and manufacture precision products of the highest quality in more than 40 locations around the world.Required profile:Industrial, Mechanical, Economic or similar higher educationExcellent command of English, being able to engage in fluent conversationsTravelling to another plant in Mexico, occasionally US and EuropeWorkplace: Holland, OhioExperience:Working expierence in the manufacturing industry (metalworking, automotive, similar high volume business) is nice to have but also recent graduates are welcomeLeading continuous improvement projects, acting as operational manager in lean culture environment and desirable, having worked in a similar position, reporting to General ManagementExperience with working=cooperating with colleagues on every level of organisationHighly beneficial to have experience from gemba, shopfloor meetingsVery Good communication skills, able to present figures and facts in a clear and understandable mannerKnowledge:Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Toyota production system (or similar automotive Lean production systems)Time and motion studiesCost calculation skillsProblem-solving techniques (A3, 8 D's, PDCA)Main activities:Provide training and communicate changes to the organization's employees with the intention of adopting best practices in the organization.Implement activities and processes related to OPEX projects, implementing the tools for this and managing organizational changes.Support and implement analysis for problem solving and continuous improvement.Support and lead continuous improvement implementations.Periodic development of internal audits (5S, SFM, LPA, Standard Work)

Created: 2025-06-27