Lean Manager

Lean Manager

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience and create. We are looking for a Lean Manager where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

About the job

• Be a driver in the implementation of the Swarovski Production System for Swarovski Pune organization, align the necessary implementation steps with the line managers. Share the experience and improvement ideas with the global Manufacturing Excellence team.
• Implement value stream concepts in Swarovski Pune to make processes more flexible, effective and efficient. Support line managers in the implementation.
• Bring in ideas to improve the organization of manual work (work center layout, efficient provision of material, standard work procedures,..). Discuss these ideas with the line managers and facilitate the implementation.
• Realize efficient production control mechanisms and transport solutions within the material flow, based on the elaborated value stream concepts.
• Concept and implement KPIs to measure operational performance and provide transparency about the actual situation of the value stream.
• Actively support the reduction of lead times and inventory
• Perform process optimizations and re-engineering projects based on the target value streams, moderate continuous improvement circles.
• Organize and hold LEAN trainings for Swarovski Pune, give input to improve the existing training formats. Take part in the development of LEAN multipliers in the manufacturing departments.

About you

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:

• Master Degree of Engineering Background
• +8 years of professional experience in key position in manufacturing organization
• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt/ Blackbelt certified
• Software Simulation, VSM & Shopfloor control
• English proficiency and communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Project Management
• Critical thinking

About Swarovski

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystals-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystals, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in over 150 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.