Your Tasks

• Enhance/Build up a strong, qualified ZF LIFETEC PS organization in the Region to provide lean expert know-how to x-functions, plants. Lead and coordinate ZF LIFETEC PS Region Team. Foster continuous know-how transfer and build-up of Lean expertise.​
• Ensure priorities cross-plants ZF LIFETEC PS activities, support and resource sharing
• Ensuring ZF LIFETEC PS method box is reflecting Region business needs, its sustainable roll out/ adherence and sufficiently qualified ZF LIFETEC PS resources / cross-functions are available across the company
• Ensure and track key CIS projects and pipeline of projects​
• Ensure collaboration between plants and x-function in own Region.
• Monitor lean implementation progress in Region and validate effectiveness of needed actions​
• Drive and implement ZF LIFETEC Production System strategy in Region, including coordination and optimization (Lean Indirect) of x-functions
• Lead lean expert know-how and foster knowledge transfer/best practice sharing to all hierarchy levels in x-functions and plants
• Supports ZF PS Lead in plant in his qualification and complex/Advanced Method ZF PS workshops/projects for transformation towards Operational Excellence.​
• Coaches and guides Plant Management team in Workshops, Projects and Lean Evaluation aspects to Lean philosophy​

Your Profile

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; or equivalent 
• 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
• Profound knowledge  & experience of ZF LIFETEC PS / Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods
• Excellent comprehension and understanding of products & manufacturing processes of the product line/ region
• Strong leadership skills in the matrix with team spirit, Coaching skills on management level
• Advanced skill set to analyze and solve problem, to present topics, to run project and building teams, Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Robust network within Product Line/Region and Divisions, Familiar with manufacturing processes and production methods
• Very good oral and written communication skills and fluent in English

Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Regional Lean Production Operation Lead and apply now!

Contact

Mingyuan Ye

+86 21 61 207088

gloria.ye@zf-lifetec.com