Lean Experts

Arvato is an innovative and internationally leading service provider in the field of e-commerce and supply chain management. With more than 20,000 employees worldwide , Arvato delivers practical and relevant solutions across industries including Telecommunication, Hightech & Entertainment, Automotive, Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Consumer Products and Publishing . Using the latest digital technologies, Arvato develops, operates, and optimizes complex global supply chains and e-commerce platforms, acting as a strategic growth partner for its customers. Arvato is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA . We're looking for Lean Experts for our Lean&Analytics&Reporting department. Key Responsibilities Analyze operational processes and develop and implement improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Improve process performance by applying Lean methodologies such as Kaizen, 5S, and Problem-Solving Techniques. Identify bottlenecks, root causes of errors, and areas of inefficiency within processes; develop and follow up on action plans. Regularly monitor operational KPIs, conduct performance analyses, and identify areas for improvement. Support process improvement activities through data analytics and prepare reports and dashboards. Conduct analyses related to performance, capacity, workforce productivity, and process losses using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and SQL. Collaborate with Operations, IT, and other support teams to contribute to digitalization, automation, and system development projects. Support the creation, updating, and sustainability of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Analyze the operational, financial, and quality impacts of process improvement projects and report findings to relevant management. Contribute to the development and dissemination of a continuous improvement culture across the organization by guiding and supporting employees. Comply with the requirements of the Integrated Management System, Information Security, Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety standards. General Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, Management Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field. 4-6 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement. Strong knowledge of Lean Management, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies. Knowledge and experience in data analytics, KPI management, and performance reporting. Proficiency in Power BI and Excel; preferably with working knowledge of SQL. Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and project management skills. Good command of English.