Lean Manufacturing Manager (m/w/d)

The Interroll Group is the leading global provider of material-handling solutions. The company was founded in 1959 and has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1997.

Interroll provides system integrators and OEMs with a wide range of platform-based products and services in these categories: Rollers (conveyor rollers), Drives (motors and drives for conveyor systems), Conveyors & Sorters as well as Pallet Handling (flow storage systems).

Interroll products and solutions are used in express and postal services, e-commerce, airports, the food & beverage industry, fashion, automotive sectors and many other manufacturing industries. Among the end users are leading brands such as Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Walmart and Zalando.

Headquartered in Switzerland, Interroll has a global network of 36 companies with sales of CHF 527.1 million and around 2,300 employees (average number of employees in 2024).

What are my responsibilities?

• Analyse, visualize and improve material and information flow in Interroll plants; identify value-adding and non-value-adding steps in order to optimize production
• Design production processes and workflows systematically to minimize waste, minimize bottlenecks and maximize value-add
• Develop, communicate and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Best Practices basing on lean principles across plants
• Initiate and lead cross department optimization projects concerning lead manufacturing in Interroll plants
• Transform direct and indirect production personnel’s mindset to prioritization of continuous improvement, waste reduction and value creation with the help of workshops and trainings
• Participate in the development of a strategic lean roadmap aligned to the overall operations strategy
• Define, monitor and report KPIs together with the Global Head of Industrial Engineering
• Stay updated on production processes, industry trends and best practices in lean manufacturing
• Collaborate and work closely together with our IE departments and other internal stakeholders (e.g. CTO organization, Operations Controlling, etc.)

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Technology or similar
• At least 10 years of work experience, thereof 5 years of lean management related experience
• Proficient knowledge in Lean Manufacturing frameworks and methodologies/tools like value stream mapping, Muda reduction principles, 5S, Kanban
• Advanced knowledge in manufacturing technology, especially in mechanical machining and sheet metal working
• Very good in english and german (minimum C1 level)
• Hands-on experience in project and change management with verifiable track record
• strong analytical skills and result-driven mindset focusing on measurable outcomes
• excellent communication and coordination abilities to influence teams and stakeholders
• strong commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement 
• willingnesss for frequent international travel

What do we offer you?

• Attractive employer benefits: Secure job in a growing, international company
• Open corporate culture: Individual induction, various team events
• Agile working environment: Modern and well-equipped workplace, short decision-making processes thanks to flat hierarchies
• Personal development as well as varied and responsible tasks
• The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and increase innovative strength
• Many additional benefits: job bike, urban Sports, free parking, discounted lunch, etc.
• 30 days vacation
• Flexible organization of mobile office and on-site work