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lean manager

Lean managers plan and manage lean programs in different business units of an organisation.

Description

Lean managers plan and manage lean programs in different business units of an organisation. They drive and coordinate continuous improvements projects aimed at achieving manufacturing efficiency, optimise workforce productivity, generate business innovation and realise transformational changes impacting on operations and business processes, and report on results and progresses to the company management. They contribute to the creation of a continuous improvement culture within the company, and they are responsible for developing and training a team of lean experts.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

teamwork principles continuous improvement philosophies sustainable technologies project management production processes 5S methodology consumer goods industry leadership principles lean manufacturing six sigma methods SMED root cause analysis

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

hoshin kanri strategic planning logistics supply chain management mass customisation accounting industrial research and development Agile project management production engineering management consulting operations management international business

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

identify process improvements adjust priorities analyse business processes advise on efficiency improvements motivate employees report on overall management of a business create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement act reliably apply change management manage a team manage medium term objectives manage production changeovers lead process optimisation manage corrective actions set quality assurance objectives analyse production processes for improvement liaise with managers define organisational standards

OPTIONALOptional competences

consult information sources manage personal professional development make data-driven decisions analyse business plans assess quality of services schedule production develop corporate training programmes use methods of logistical data analysis hire human resources manage resources revise quality control systems documentation identify processes for re-engineering identify necessary human resources perform data analysis analyse internal factors of companies

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)