Global Lean Process Design Leader (w/m/d)

Process Lean Design Leader (Global) At Schneider Electric, we provide digital energy and automation solutions to enable efficient use of energy and resources worldwide. This is only possible thanks to our people. We are looking for a Process Lean Design Leader (Global) to drive the deployment of Lean and 3P (Production Process Preparation) principles at the earliest stages of product and process design—before CAPEX decisions are made. In this strategic role, you will challenge complexity, enable simplicity, and shape flexible, cost-efficient industrial solutions across our global manufacturing network. All the important information at a glance Where: Germany, preferably in a major Schneider Electric industrial hub Duration: Permanent position Vacation: 30 days Weekly hours: 40 hours Our Offer Opportunity to shape global industrial strategy and drive transformation at scale High level of responsibility and strategic impact International collaboration across diverse teams and regions Flexible working conditions to support work-life balance Development opportunities within a global organization Your Impact Drive the global deployment of 3P methodology across all industrialization teams Lead and coach redesign initiatives to simplify production lines and remove non‑value‑added automation Ensure robust and flexible industrial solutions before CAPEX commitment Improve flow, footprint, maintainability, and ramp‑up using Lean principles (e.g. takt time, single‑piece flow, SMED) Increase flexibility for SKUs, localization, and ramp‑up phases while optimizing CAPEX Lead selected global 3P projects and translate learnings into scalable design rules Track and improve key KPIs (CAPEX, cost, OEE, footprint, time‑to‑market) Build and lead a global Lean / 3P expert network Your Profile 10–15+ years of experience in Industrialization, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering Strong knowledge of Lean / TPS principles and tools (VSM, takt time, SMED, flow) Proven experience in production line design, ramp‑up, or industrial transformation Expertise in product‑process design (DFM, PFMEA, CTQ) Experience working in global, multi‑regional environments Master’s degree in industrial, Mechanical or Process Engineering or equivalent Willingness to travel globally (at least 50%) Fluent in English Benefits Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges with our employee assistance program partner. Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short‑term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future. Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow. Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace. Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education. For this Germany based position, the minimum of the pay is EUR 124.000 (Total Target Cash) per year. This pay includes base pay and short‑term incentives or sales incentives. The compensation for this position applies to candidates with full‑time contracts located within Germany. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Schneider Electric upholds the highest standards of ethics and compliance. Our Trust Charter serves as our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schneider Electric