Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
Senior Manager / Associate Director Lean Production (m/f/d)
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Senior Manager / Associate Director Lean Production (m/f/d)
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Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below. About Mutares:
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (www.mutares.com) specializes in acquiring medium-sized companies and corporate carve-outs that are divested as part of strategic repositioning by their owners. Focusing on businesses with significant potential for operational improvement, Mutares targets companies with annual revenues between USD 120 million and USD 850 million. The company supports and develops its portfolio through hands-on involvement from its own investment and consulting teams, accelerating growth via strategic add-on acquisitions. The goal is to increase value sustainably and achieve long-term growth. As we expand, we are growing our Operations Team in the greater Chicago area, seeking an experienced professional with a proven track record in Manufacturing Excellence and Consulting, embracing continuous improvement and entrepreneurial mindset. This role involves on-site work at portfolio companies across the US. Your Tasks:
Lead Lean Production initiatives in restructuring and turnaround projects, providing strategic leadership to enable Lean Operations and Continuous Improvement. Implement Turnaround Lean Approaches for Production, defining roadmaps, optimizing processes, organization, and systems to improve performance in direct and indirect production areas (value-added, efficiency, productivity, costs). Engage local teams, monitor action plan execution, lead breakthrough initiatives and workshops, and provide guidance and training. Identify benchmarks, enforce standards, deploy best practices, and enable synergies. Support M&A team in due diligence with expert assessments, analysis, and recommendations. Your Profile:
Degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or equivalent, with advanced business knowledge. Minimum 7 years of experience in Production Management (manufacturing or services), with exposure to Lean principles. Genuine team player with cross-functional abilities. Structured, pragmatic, hands-on problem solver with entrepreneurial and team mindset, strong commitment. Expertise in key production areas: Lean Management, Six Sigma, Process Standardization, Maintenance, Engineering, Program Management, etc. Business fluency in English; additional languages a plus. Willingness to travel approximately 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday). What Mutares Offers:
Motivated, international, agile team environment. Varied challenges, strategic influence, and opportunities for growth. Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, room for ideas. Regular team events and offsites. Seniority level
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Senior Manager / Associate Director Lean Production (m/f/d)
role at
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below. About Mutares:
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (www.mutares.com) specializes in acquiring medium-sized companies and corporate carve-outs that are divested as part of strategic repositioning by their owners. Focusing on businesses with significant potential for operational improvement, Mutares targets companies with annual revenues between USD 120 million and USD 850 million. The company supports and develops its portfolio through hands-on involvement from its own investment and consulting teams, accelerating growth via strategic add-on acquisitions. The goal is to increase value sustainably and achieve long-term growth. As we expand, we are growing our Operations Team in the greater Chicago area, seeking an experienced professional with a proven track record in Manufacturing Excellence and Consulting, embracing continuous improvement and entrepreneurial mindset. This role involves on-site work at portfolio companies across the US. Your Tasks:
Lead Lean Production initiatives in restructuring and turnaround projects, providing strategic leadership to enable Lean Operations and Continuous Improvement. Implement Turnaround Lean Approaches for Production, defining roadmaps, optimizing processes, organization, and systems to improve performance in direct and indirect production areas (value-added, efficiency, productivity, costs). Engage local teams, monitor action plan execution, lead breakthrough initiatives and workshops, and provide guidance and training. Identify benchmarks, enforce standards, deploy best practices, and enable synergies. Support M&A team in due diligence with expert assessments, analysis, and recommendations. Your Profile:
Degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or equivalent, with advanced business knowledge. Minimum 7 years of experience in Production Management (manufacturing or services), with exposure to Lean principles. Genuine team player with cross-functional abilities. Structured, pragmatic, hands-on problem solver with entrepreneurial and team mindset, strong commitment. Expertise in key production areas: Lean Management, Six Sigma, Process Standardization, Maintenance, Engineering, Program Management, etc. Business fluency in English; additional languages a plus. Willingness to travel approximately 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday). What Mutares Offers:
Motivated, international, agile team environment. Varied challenges, strategic influence, and opportunities for growth. Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, room for ideas. Regular team events and offsites. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries
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