Head of Site Continuous Improvement & Lean

The Company is seeking a Head of Site Continuous Improvement and Lean to lead operational excellence across a large manufacturing site. The role involves setting a site-wide improvement vision and roadmap, advancing preventative and autonomous maintenance, and using performance data to improve productivity and asset utilization. The successful candidate will lead the continuous improvement team, coach production leaders and operators, and build problem-solving capability and ownership on the shop floor. They will also represent the site within a broader operational network and ensure progress is measurable and sustained. Candidates should bring substantial experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or a related leadership role, ideally combined with production experience. Hands-on knowledge of Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, or similar systems is required, along with strong expertise in preventative and autonomous maintenance. The role calls for a supportive coaching style, credibility on the shop floor, and the ability to challenge teams and hold them accountable. Fluency in German and English is required; a degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field is preferred.