Lean/ Operational Excellence Specialist (m/f/d)

West Pharmaceutical Services • Stolberg (Rhineland), North Rhine-Westphalia • Posted June 28, 2026

Position Overview

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead strategic Lean improvement initiatives. You will work closely with the Leadership Team and the Process Excellence Team to support the overall vision and drive improvements to ensure that processes meet current and future requirements in terms of cost, quality, delivery, growth, and flexibility, while achieving site and corporate objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and training on Lean philosophies and tools

  • Organize and facilitate Kaizen workshops / RIEs (Rapid Improvement Events)

  • Guide cross-functional teams in implementing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement

  • Ensure application of the Lean Daily Management System©

  • Develop and maintain meaningful Lean metrics, status reports, and documentation of identified and implemented projects

  • Monitor and report monthly on all savings and ...