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Job Description

As part of the Business Excellence team you will play a key role in driving the sites Lean transformation. You will execute improvement projects analyze production and support processes support Strategy Deployment coach teams in Lean methods and contribute directly to measurable operational and financial results. You will collaborate closely with Quality Production Engineering Supply Chain and site leadership to embed Lean as a daily management system.

How You Will Contribute:

Deliver Measurable Lean Improvements

• Execute valuecreation and costreduction projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools (e.g. A3 5S VSM SMED problem solving).
• Lead or support Lean workshops crossfunctional problemsolving sessions Kaizen events and improvement waves to drive performance in efficiency quality flow safety and cost.
• Prepare and present analyses of production efficiency and economic indicators; visualize data in clear actionable formats for decision-making.
• Conduct analysis and manages risk for improvement initiatives and integrate mitigation plans into project work.
• Lead the implementation of validated improvement initiatives and ensure their sustained adoption.
• Monitor achievement of improvement targets within assigned scope and ensure benefits are tracked and validated (e.g. COP impact).
• Coordinate calculation of economic effects of implemented initiatives and document results.

Lean Project & Stakeholder Management

• Effectively organize plan and coordinate Lean project activities in line with best practices.
• Form project teams assign tasks coordinate timelines and ensure structured communication with all stakeholders.
• Maintain regular reporting on project progress risks decisions and achieved outcomes.
• Build trusting and professional relationships with colleagues at all levels and ensure transparent communication around Lean activities.

Strengthen Daily Management & Lean Systems

• Establish coach and improve visual management and daily management routines (Obeya tier meetings KPIs problem escalation).
• Ensure Lean tools and standards are implemented consistently across departments and set up systems that sustain them.
• Evaluate the status of Lean tool implementation across departments and provide recommendations to improve adoption and maturity.
• Support Strategy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri) by aligning improvement actions with site priorities maintaining TIPs/Roadmaps and supporting catchball processes.

Coaching Training & Capability Building

• Coach teams in Lean tools techniques and ways of working; support rigorous problem solving and structured improvement thinking.
• Provide structured feedback to employees participating in Lean projects and workshops.
• Facilitate group work and maintain team engagement during Lean workshops and improvement activities.

What You Bring To Takeda:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing quality engineering continuous improvement or a similar operational role.
• Practical experience applying Lean and problemsolving tools; Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong analytical ability including calculating financial impacts analyzing process performance and interpreting operational KPIs.
• Experience facilitating workshops and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills including delivering presentations and leading stakeholder discussions.
• Proficiency in common digital tools (Excel PowerPoint; Minitab or Power BI advantageous).
• Ability to work hands-on at the Gemba and coach others in a structured constructive manner.
• German language skills strongly preferred for shopfloor coaching; professional English is required.

Why This Role Matters

You will be an essential part of the Lean transformation at Oranienburg turning strategy into action solving meaningful operational problems and helping teams work smarter every day. If you enjoy combining analytical thinking with practical improvement and people development this is an excellent opportunity to make a visible impact.

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