Lean Coordinator

Job Overview

The LEAN Coordinator is a strategic change agent responsible for deploying, sustaining, and advancing LEAN manufacturing principles across Scherdel Sales & Technology. This role partners cross-functionally to drive operational excellence, eliminate waste, standardize work, and strengthen a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Scherdel Sales & Technology supplier expectations. The position balances hands‑on floor engagement with data‑driven analysis to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a LEAN, continuous improvement, or manufacturing excellence role within automotive or high‑volume manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen events and driving measurable operational improvements.
• Strong working knowledge of LEAN tools and structured problem‑solving methodologies.

• LEAN certification (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with stamping, forming, assembly, or automated manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to IATF 16949 and customer audit environments.

• Data‑driven decision making
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• High accountability and execution discipline
• Ability to operate at both strategic and shop‑floor levels

• Regular presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout production areas for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Drive acquisition of new business within automotive and emerging e‑mobility markets.
• Develop and execute customer engagement strategies aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Collaborate with Global Key Account Managers to align messaging, capabilities, and targets.

• Build and maintain strong relationships across engineering, purchasing, and program management functions.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison translating customer requirements into commercial solutions.
• Support product development including design validation, FMEA, and simultaneous engineering.

• Manage design confirmation and development phases of customer programs.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
• Ensure alignment with customer and internal quality and environmental systems.

• Partner with headquarters and manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and execution.
• Support plant integration in Mexico and global collaboration with German headquarters.

• Establish SCHERDEL WIESAUPLAST as a technical leader in plastics and multi‑material solutions.
• Ability to multitask.
• Promote innovation including over‑molding and hybrid technologies.