• Promotes the improvement process, based on LEAN methods and tools;Identifies improvement opportunities;
• Identify improvement opportunities in Gemba, document projects, carry out 5S, Kaizen, Gemba Walk, give consulting, training and systematically monitor results;
• Participate and perform improvement activities, both as moderator, Team Member and Project Manager;
• Analyze and evaluate the results of improvement actions and projects in order to create Best Practice;
• Provides support and works closely with Project Managers on project documentation;
• Communicates and collaborates with both the company's operational teams (operations, quality and logistics) and other functions;
• Supports Benchmark with other teams within the Marquardt Group as well as external partners;
• Promotes and supports internal MOS (Marquardt Operating Systems) and the development of best practices;

• University degree - engineering, economics is an advantage;
• Experience in processes, manufacturing, continuous improvement;
• Knowledge and experience of LEAN & Six Sigma principles (Gemba Walk, 5S, VSM, SMED);
• LEAN-GBSS certification is an advantage;
• Knowledge of operating systems: Excel, SAP;
• Experience in Digital Data Technologies systems: data collection, tracking, analysis-interpretation;
• Good communication and collaboration skills;
• Leadership experience: communication, collaboration, training-consulting, coaching at management level;
• Cross-functional experience e.g. Process, Quality, Procurement, Logistics is an advantage;
• Advanced knowledge of English;

About Marquardt

Marquardt, a family-run company founded in 1925 and based in Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electromechanical and electronic switches and switching systems.

The products of the mechatronics expert are used by many well-known customers in the automotive industry and include operating components, vehicle access, driver authorization systems and battery management systems. The company’s systems are also used in household appliances, industrial applications and power tools.

Marquardt Group employs around 9,700 members of staff worldwide at 21 locations in four continents.

Career at Marquardt

Marquardt is continuously developing, both locally and internationally.

We offer endless opportunities for professional development, while promoting solid principles and the passion for the automotive industry.

Our activity and working environment are characterized by dynamism, team work and innovation.

We are looking for creative minds that will shape the future with us.