Lean Manufacturing Engineer

About Franke
We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a worlds leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Foodservice Systems division is a world-leading supplier of kitchen facilities, equipment and supplies solutions. As a full system manufacturer, distributor and program management partner, we supply global chains in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store and supermarket segments, helping to manage unit growth and upgrade their facilities.

About The Job
To lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence across the organization. The role will focus on implementing Lean strategies, improving processes, and building a culture of continuous improvement.

Your tasks

• Lead Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Implement and sustain Lean tools and methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Kanban.
• Lead cross-functional teams in executing process improvement and operational excellence projects.
• Train and coach employees on Lean principles to strengthen internal capabilities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate Lean workshops and training sessions to support continuous improvement efforts.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 6–10 years of work experience, with at least 6 years in Lean, process improvement, or operational excellence roles.
• Strong expertise in Lean methodologies, Value Stream Mapping, and problem-solving tools.
• Experience in leading improvement projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
  

Contact details
Rachel Aguilera | HR Manager

rachel.aguilera@franke.com

For more information see: www.franke.com

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The Franke Group does not accept unsolicited support from headhunters and personnel consultants for our career opportunities. Any CV/resume vitae submitted to Franke or its employees by external recruitment agencies without a valid written recruitment agreement related to the position in question shall be deemed the sole property of our company. In the event that a candidate presented by an agency is hired in our company and there is no prior agreement, no fee will be paid.

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