ZF Lean Expert (m/f/d)

About the role

ZF is looking for a highly driven Lean Expert to join its team in Levice. The role works on challenges that directly influence operational excellence across the whole plant, with exposure to transformation projects and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. It suits people motivated by innovation, improvement and impactful results.

Key responsibilities

• Act as lead lean expert and foster knowledge transfer and best-practice sharing across the plant
• Support the ZF PS Lead in implementing the ZF Production System strategy and in qualification and advanced ZF PS workshops and projects
• Promote problem-solving methodologies throughout the plant to achieve plant targets and monitor lean implementation progress
• Evaluate the implementation status at plant level with the ZF PS Lead and suggest key activities
• Coach the plant team in workshops, projects and lean evaluation, and promote standards and method ownership in expert teams
• Qualify ZF PS resources and cross-functions so they can apply the method independently

Required profile

• Academic degree in a technical field or equivalent
• 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership skills in a matrix organisation, with a robust network within product line, region and divisions
• Very good oral and written communication skills and fluency in English

Required skills

• Knowledge of ZF PS and Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods
• Excellent understanding of products and manufacturing processes
• Problem-solving techniques and coaching skills
• Ability to analyse problems, present topics, run projects and build teams

What we offer

• Monthly wage from 2,929 EUR (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Remuneration package including surcharge for transportation, 13th and 14th salary, loyalty and job jubilee bonuses
• Additional fees, medical examinations and a staff subsidy account of working time