What's the role?
Imagine being part of a dynamic team that travels worldwide, using your passion for LEAN to make a significant impact. You'll develop people, drive ownership of LEAN across the entire supply chain, and collaborate with various departments, from Manufacturing to Marketing, HR, and even our Customers
This full time is available from March 1st, 2025.
Who is Hilti?
For more than a decade, Hilti has been recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the best places to work. Founded in 1941 by the Hilti brothers, we have over 120 locations globally carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers. We offer innovative solutions for the construction industry, emphasizing a passionate, inclusive team and a performance-driven culture. A substantial amount of our profit goes to the Hilti Foundation, promoting societal growth and sustainable impact.
What does the role involve?
As a Global Lean Manager , you'll be at the forefront of driving change and innovation at Hilti. Imagine earning the trust of stakeholders and business leaders as you develop and strengthen the Lean mindset across the organization. You'll lead lean initiatives and complex lighthouse projects on a global scale, making a significant impact on our operations.
Your role will involve coaching and upskilling the organization on LEAN principles, systems, and methods to drive end-to-end improvements and sustainability. You'll live and demonstrate a strong business acumen, listening and understanding the business to naturally incorporate the lean mindset and support the respective business strategy.
You'll co-develop and coordinate LEAN programs with business and global process managers across functions and local organizations. Owning and maintaining Lean systems, methods, and platforms to drive operational excellence will be a key part of your responsibilities.
Moreover, you'll facilitate value stream projects and kaizen/problem-solving workshops globally, creating a tangible impact. Assessing the business based on our world-class Lean Assessment for sites in advanced maturity on Lean and supporting the assessment of more mature sites will enable you to create a roadmap for the next 12-18 months.
Our Global Lean Team is anchored at the highest levels of Hilti and fosters leaders within the organization. If you have a passion for continuous improvement, want to learn by doing, coach others, interact with all levels of the organization, travel internationally, and drive to make a difference, then this is the place for you.
What do we offer?
Joining our headquarters in Schaan, Nendeln, or Buchs connects you with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect. Our employee groups actively support causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQAI+ community and offer leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis. We also provide opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally. Benefits at our headquarters include shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, financial guidance, free parking, fuel discounts, workation, sabbatical, meditation / relaxation rooms, Hilti tool rental service, massage possibilities and relocation support.
What you need is:
- Masters or bachelors in Engineering or Business Administration or relevant degree
- Min. 5 years’ experience leading LEAN implementation (line or project) across different parts of an enterprise and in an international environment
- Experience leading and driving strategic lean transformation projects, with demonstrated skills in value stream mapping.
- Experience in coaching & training others on how to do LEAN from a central role / location
- Experience in facilitating Kaizen workshops, root cause problem solving and driving LEAN projects
Why should you apply?
At Hilti, we prioritize personalized career development, ensuring that your unique strengths are recognized and nurtured. We offer you the opportunity to take ownership of impactful projects, providing a sense of accomplishment and growth. Our excellent rewards and benefits package is designed to support your well-being and professional journey. Additionally, you will have the chance to collaborate with global cross-functional teams, enriching your experience and broadening your horizons.
Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! For further questions please feel free to contact Alessandra Ruzzi (Head of Global Logistics Lean) or Chiara Giuranna (Team Lead Talent Acquisition Operations).
*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.
Learn more about us:
https://careers.hilti.group/en
Learn more about life at Hilti Headquarters:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeJPLBszc2A
Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.
