Performance Specialist (f/m/d)

## About the Role:

As a Performance Specialist, you will operate close to the shopfloor and contribute to the sustainable improvement of equipment as well as process performance within a Production Unit. By driving Continuous Improvement, FOX, AM/PM and Smart Factory initiatives, you will identify performance opportunities, support the implementation of improvement measures and play a key role in strengthening operational excellence and long-term performance results.

## Main Responsibilities:

- Analyze equipment and process losses and identify improvement opportunities to increase Production Unit performance

- Support the preparation, facilitation, and follow-up of FOX workshops and Continuous Improvement initiatives

- Implement and further develop Lean methodologies and Operational Excellence standards within the Production Unit (PU)

- Monitor and track action plans using the PDCA methodology to ensure effective and sustainable implementation

- Support the deployment and continuous development of Autonomous and Preventive Maintenance (AM/PM) practices

- Contribute to the analysis and improvement of key performance indicators, with a particular focus on OEE and OAE

- Support leaders and operational teams in fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement and the adoption of best practicesc

- Partner closely with the Production Unit to drive initiatives that improve the efficiency, stability, and productivity of manufacturing processes

## About You:

- University degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Systems Engineering or a comparable technical field

- First professional experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement or Lean Management

- Knowledge of Lean methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, SMED, or comparable approaches

- Interest in production systems, performance management and digitalization

- Strong analytical and structured approach combined with problem-solving skills

- High level of initiative, ownership and accountability

- Strong communication and teamwork skills

- Fluent German and English, both written and spoken