CI & Lean Manager

Grammer

We're looking for Visionaries, enablers and innovation drivers.

Breaking new ground. Realizing innovative ideas. Helping to shape the future of mobility. At GRAMMER, you can make a big difference - for yourself as well. As a global partner to the automotive industry, we are successful worldwide with our two divisions Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Every day, we develop and produce systems for passenger car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for offroad commercial vehicles, trucks, buses and trains. We shape the way people are mobile today and in the future. Bring your unique talents to the diverse GRAMMER community. More than 14,000 employees in 20 countries want to change the world together with you.

CI & Lean Manager

Location (Hybrid, permanent/full-time): Tianjin

What are your main tasks you can expect?

• According to the GPS Excellence Roadmap strategy, lead and ensure the implementation and continuous improvement of GPS standards and production systems in all areas of the factory. • Based on the Lean production concept, plan and implement the modification and transformation of the production system, and lead the introduction and application of related tools (such as Kaizen (improvement), Poka Yake (error prevention), Kanban (kanban), 5S), and permanently optimize based on the result data. • Coordinate with Grammer GPS headquarters to plan and implement lean training in various fields, ensuring effective implementation of the company's new and known standards. • Independently responsible for transferring GPS knowledge, communicating issues, and promoting culture within the factory; Report the progress and achievements of the factory's GPS implementation to the regional GPS manager and GPS director. • Lead the team or project team to promote project improvement and ensure effective implementation of knowledge transfer and training.

What qualifications do you bring with you?

• Bachelor's degree or above in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related majors. • More than 4 years of experience in production department and/or tool management. • Have a deep understanding of lean philosophy and possess rich knowledge and practical experience in lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, VSM, TPM, Poka Yoke, Kanban, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Operations Development Plan (ODP). • Possess knowledge of industrial process and equipment design, lean investment management, just in time logistics (JIT), and global supply chain management. • Have a deep understanding and practical application experience of the main ERP system SAP (especially the supply chain module); Understand quality tools. • Possess excellent training experience and skills, able to independently transfer knowledge and provide team guidance. • Possess excellent English proficiency and be able to effectively coordinate and communicate with global headquarters.