Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, execution, and follow-up of impactful Kaizen events, driving continuous improvement and communicating results across the organization
• Provide mentorship and support for site-wide Growtth and Continuous Improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with operational excellence goals
• Cultivate a culture of growth by training teams in lean methodologies and sustainability strategies, fostering widespread deployment throughout the organization.
• Guide and inspire Continuous Improvement teams in identifying and implementing solutions to drive tangible business outcomes
• Lead by example, embodying Freudenberg Guiding Principles, while nurturing talent and fostering a proactive work culture
• Actively engage in the Growtth Subject Matter Expert Network, contributing expertise to advance organizational objectives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience
• 5+ of Industry-relevant experience
• 3+ of Relevant Leadership experience
• Relevant certifications, system experience, and training
• Professional-Level English language skills preferred

Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization.

Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes.

Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees.

Drive & Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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