To strengthen our headquarters in Garching near Munich, we are looking for a Senior Director Lean & Digital Management (m/f/d) to join us at the earliest possible date.
At Zeppelin Rental, operational excellence and digital transformation are key drivers of sustainable growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
As Senior Director of Lean & Digital Management , you will be responsible for driving the company's Lean and Digital Transformation agenda. Working closely with the Managing Director and business leaders across the organization, you will lead strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, strengthen competitiveness, and create measurable business impact.
This role combines leadership, transformation, continuous improvement, and digital innovation with a clear focus on sustainable results across the entire value chain.
YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership – Lean & Digital Management
Lead and develop the Lean & Digital Management team, providing both disciplinary and functional leadership
Develop, implement, and continuously advance the company-wide Lean and Digital Transformation strategy
Drive continuous improvement across all business processes throughout the entire value chain
Manage and prioritize the Lean and Digital transformation portfolio, ensuring effective execution and achievement of strategic objectives
Identify and realize strategic improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction
Define, implement, and monitor relevant KPIs to measure and sustain the effectiveness of improvement initiatives
Lean Excellence
Lead the implementation, standardization, and continuous development of modern Lean methodologies, including Gemba, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, SMED, TPM, and Shopfloor Management
Drive cross-functional Continuous Improvement (CIP) initiatives and transformation programs
Foster a sustainable Lean culture through training, coaching, and structured change management activities
Support and advise leaders in applying Lean principles and driving continuous improvement within their areas of responsibility
Ensure effective knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices across the organization
Digitalization & Innovation
Develop and execute a company-wide roadmap for process digitalization
Identify, evaluate, and implement digital technologies and solutions that improve operational efficiency and business performance
Collaborate closely with IT, Operations, Logistics, Sales, and Corporate Functions to deliver digital solutions across the organization
Lead digital transformation initiatives from concept development through successful implementation and adoption
Leverage data analytics and Business Intelligence solutions to support data-driven decision-making
Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends and translate them into actionable recommendations for the business
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
University degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Economics, or a comparable qualification
Several years of relevant professional experience in Lean Management, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Digital Transformation, or a related field
Proven leadership experience, including both disciplinary and functional management of teams
Strong expertise in project management, process improvement, and problem-solving methodologies
In-depth knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, transformation programs, and organizational change
Strong affinity for digital technologies, process optimization, and digital transformation
Experience working with KPI frameworks, Business Intelligence tools, and data-driven decision-making
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate ideas into sustainable business improvements
Strong communication, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder…