Head of Lean, Global Logistics

As Head of Lean Global Logistics (GL), you will be part of our Global Logistics organization and deploy Lean management principles and behaviors. You will have the opportunity to develop and drive the Lean enterprise as a means to Operational Excellence. With your positive attitude you will bring energy and excitement to the Logistics organization through a high level of engagement with key stakeholders and Global/Regional Lean Managers. Therefore, you will be responsible for developing the next steps in our Lean strategy for Global Logistics, steering the implementation and delivering the expected business impact on sustainable value creation, while supporting the strategic behaviors of entrepreneurial business partnerships, and customer and team member engagement.

For the sixth time in 11 years, Hilti has been recognized by Great Place to Work as a top employer. Founded in 1941 by the Hilti brothers, we have over 120 locations globally with 33,000 team members. We offer innovative solutions for the construction industry, emphasizing a passionate, inclusive team and a performance-driven culture. A substantial amount of our profit goes to the Hilti Foundation, promoting societal growth and sustainable impact.

• Develop and lead the deployment of Hilti Lean Systems in Global Logistics and steer the transformation towards a Lean enterprise. Monitor, track, and audit process and progress of Lean activities in our teams to continuously improve processes and performance. Ensure business impact regarding sustainable value creation as well as customer and team member engagement.

• Identify cross functional opportunities in Globally (HQ, Regions, Market Organizations, etc.) to improve overall value stream efficiency and conduct step change and improvement projects accordingly. Leverage logistics Lean organizations in regions, market organizations to influence Lean orientations globally.

• Develop, continuously review, and improve our Lean Core Systems by looking for new tools, methods and standards then incorporating those into the Lean Core Systems and transfer the improvements to our departments & regions. Specifically, working together with the operational excellence and logistics communities in other departments.

• Ensure sustainability of Hilti Lean Core Systems through future skilling, education, and certification programs for all levels of team members. Drive Lean leadership programs that enable GL leaders to train, coach, and engage team members while driving sustainable deployments of lean systems. Own the certification of these programs.

• Develop and lead the GL Lean Team and community within Hilti. Lead the Global Logistics Lean managers and act as a functional leader of the global logistics managers community within the regions (app. 19 Lean experts and many practitioners). Build succession plans and coach accordingly to ensure robust organization of lean leaders.

If you want to flex your career in Global Logistic and have an impact on the future of Lean Management, it doesn’t get more exciting, more varied or more progressive than Hilti. Our global Logistics has international presence around the world, so we are flexible on your location within Paris, Rotterdam, Manchester, Kaufering, Rotterdam, or Milan.

Joining our headquarters in Schaan, Nendeln, or Buchs connects you with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect. Our employee groups actively support causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQ+ community and offer leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis. We also provide opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally. Benefits at our headquarters include shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, financial guidance, child care, and relocation support.

You get a unique opportunity to shape Hilti’s Lean Management principles. We really encourage our teams to challenge the way things are done. If you can make a process simpler, do it and show us!

Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! For further questions, please feel free to contact Patrick O'Conell, Head of GL Strategy – or Chiara Giuranna, Team Lead Talent Acquisition Operations.

*For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland / Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss / Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.Learn more about us: https://careers.hilti.li/en-liLearn more about life at Hilti Headquarters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeJPLBszc2AHilti is an equal opportunity employer.