Lean Manager Manufacturing 50% (m/f/x)

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. LASTING IMPACT

An opportunity to be part of our Plant Lean Team, use your experience and passion for LEAN to make an impact, develop people and drive ownership of LEAN across the entire supply chain while collaborating with the entire enterprise from Global Logistics, After Market Service, Product Development, Suppliers, Marketing, HR, Finance, Sales and even to our customers!
This part time position is available immediately. No travel is required for this position.

What You'll do

Actively driving forward improvement projects and initiatives within the Plant Manufacturing Team and analyzing various processes regarding the use of LEAN methods and the continuous improvement process.
2. Jointly developing measures with employees and managers to optimize local processes and supporting the implementation of these measures.
3. Drawing up a LEAN roadmap for the local organization and taking over the prioritization, communication and implementation of improvement measures in close coordination with the plant units.
4. Partner with local leadership to ensure embedding lean methodologies and mindset into operational roadmaps.
5. Responsible for the sustainable implementation as well as the follow-up and continuous improvement of the Hilti Lean Core Systems.
6. Responsible for coaching and training operational managers and as well operators and supporting them in the use of LEAN tools and methodologies.
7. Active exchange in the local and global LEAN community with other LEAN experts to contribute to the best practice exchange.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business Administration, or a relevant degree; Master’s degree and Lean/Continuous Improvement certifications are nice to have.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and Lean methods and tools (e.g., 5S, 5 Why, CIP, SFM).
• Positive, conceptual, and analytical thinker with strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize activities and deliver results in a structured and effective manner
• Integrative and cooperative personality with the ability to inspire others; fluent in German and English.

What’s In It for You

We really value our people, and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this, creating your future to be just how you would want it. Some of our benefits include:

• Connection with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect.
• Employee groups actively supporting causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis.
• Opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally.
• Shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, financial guidance, free parking, fuel discounts, workation, sabbatical, home office opportunity, flexible and trust-based working hours, meditation/ relaxation rooms, Hilti tool rental service, massage possibilities, and relocation support.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

For further questions, please feel free to contact the hiring manager Petar Roncevic, Head of Logistics and Operational Excellence or human resources, Alexandra Ammann, Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
For non-EU/ EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland/ Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss/ Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.