Job Summary: The Lean Manager will lead continuous improvement in operations, implementing strategies to develop technical and systems capabilities, and promoting a culture of operational excellence. Key Highlights: 1. Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence in operations. 2. Develop technical and systems capabilities for the operations team. 3. Promote an RTT (Run-to-Target) and zero-loss culture across the entire organization. At HARTMANN, we are committed to **helping**, **caring**, **protecting**, and **growing**. We support healthcare professionals so they can focus on what truly matters: positively impacting people’s lives. We create solutions that make a difference—and with your commitment, you’ll grow professionally every day. At HARTMANN, your contribution will also make a difference. Join our team as a **Lean Manager** ESP\-Mataró (Barcelona) As Lean Manager within the Operations Department of our Mataró wound care plant, reporting to the Plant Manager, you will have the opportunity to prepare and implement the development of both technical and systems capabilities across the entire operations team. Our methodology for continuously expanding our capabilities is based on both process analysis and the various technical categories and work systems. Capability development must translate into improved performance across key operational indicators—safety, quality, motivation, delivery, production, and cost. **Responsibilities:** * You will be responsible for defining, deploying, and implementing the capability improvement plan, integrating resources from different departments for both training and development, focusing on: + Knowledge of production processes + Technical capabilities + Knowledge of work systems (LEAN) + Review, creation, and development plan to achieve objectives * You will lead PDCA cycles across plant departments to drive continuous improvement, aiming to achieve growth objectives and empower people. * Design the manufacturing organization to meet business needs. Disrupt the status quo. * Promote and take responsibility across the organization for establishing an RTT (Run-to-Target) culture and a zero-loss mindset. * Drive operational excellence through HPO (High Performance Organization) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) team development. * Conduct Healthchecks to assess the health of systems. * Position the plant within the global Hartmann Lean Community as a center of competence. * Take ownership of developing High Performance Organization systems and strategies: + Total Equipment Ownership + Training in loss analysis and elimination using autonomous maintenance tools, reduction of unplanned stoppages, format change optimization, etc. + Team development via the Team Effectiveness Model * Define and implement strategies. Lead the Hoshin Kanri process jointly with the Plant Director to define the plant’s strategic needs. * Be responsible for connecting with other LEAN teams across Group plants to identify synergies that enhance local and global productive capabilities and results. **Requirements:** * Degree in Engineering. * Experience managing teams. * Experience managing projects in industrial environments. * Experience in process development and technical project leadership. * Servant-leadership style, Coaching-on-the-Floor mindset, and promotion of DMS (Daily Management Systems). * Advanced level of English. * Customer orientation and high performance to join a passionate team. * Drive to make things happen and ambition to grow. **Benefits:** * International company in constant evolution, with over 200 years of history. * Permanent contract. * We offer flexible working hours, a hybrid remote-work model, and a shortened workday on Fridays. * Flexible compensation package including optional private health insurance at special rates and coverage, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transport vouchers, and training allowances. * Language classes. * Subsidy program for regulated vocational training (CFGM/CFGS) and university degrees. * Individual Development Plan (IDP). * Employee store: HARTMANN products at discounted prices. * HARTMANN Benefits Club: offers and discounts on leisure, travel, fashion, etc. * Private parking for your car or bicycle. * If you enjoy sports, changing rooms with assigned lockers are available. * Fresh fruit in the office to support healthy eating. * Option to receive online purchases directly at the office. * We remember you and your loved ones with thoughtful gestures on special occasions (weddings, births, company anniversaries, etc.). Department: **Operations** Build a career centered on healthcare customers—future-ready and grounded in a culture of trust and openness. **Apply now** via our online platform. Your personal contact: **Mònica Puig**