The group you'll be a part of
Manufacturing Excellence Teams at the Villach site focus on the continuous improvement of production processes and the implementation of global Lean Six Sigma standards. Our team collaborates closely with Industrial Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive efficiency, process optimization, and sustainable improvements. Together, we develop innovative solutions, foster a culture of excellence, and advance digital transformation in manufacturing.
What you'll do
* Lead and implement Lean 6 Sigma projects to increase efficiency (labor time, cycle time, bottleneck analysis).
* Benchmarking and best practice sharing with other sites.
* Enhancing and maintaining improvement platforms and delivering project presentations.
* Train and coach employees (Yellow/Green Belt), conduct training sessions.
* Support and advise supervisors and managers in the CIP process.
* Coordinate with indirect teams (IE, Quality, ME/TE).
* Document and report improvement measures and project results.
Who we're looking for
* Certification as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent qualification.
* Experience in leading improvement projects and coaching.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Agility and ownership in managing changing priorities.
* Ability to collaborate and coordinate across disciplines.
* Excellent English skills
* ERP (SAP), MES knowledge
* IT affinity (MS Office, data analysis)
Preferred qualifications
* Knowledge in value stream mapping and process documentation.
* Experience with automation technologies and digital tools (e.g., process mining, MES, ERP systems like SAP).
* Knowledge in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) for setup time optimization.
* Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, PowerBI, Tableau) for data analysis and reporting.
* Familiarity with FMEA, PPAP, APQP, 8D methods for quality management.
What We're Offering
This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry in occupation group E. A higher payment is negotiable depending on expertise and skills. Please follow the link below in the Employment in Austria section for further information. Villach - a great place to live and work Follow the link and you will find on the spot the most important information about living, working and studying in and around Villach/Austria