Siemens Healthineers
Lean Manufacturing Excellence Manager
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Senior Lean Manufacturing Excellence Manager – Supply Chain Management (SCM)
About Siemens Healthineers
At Siemens Healthineers, we are driven by a clear purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare—For Everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
Every day, our technologies and services support clinicians, improving outcomes for millions of patients worldwide. Within our Magnet Technology business in Oxford, you’ll find a collaborative, innovative environment where continuous improvement and curiosity are encouraged—and where your ideas can have a meaningful impact.
About the Role
We are seeking a Lean Manufacturing Excellence Manager who thrives on driving meaningful change and delivering measurable results. This pivotal leadership role sits within our Supply Chain Management (SCM) organisation and will see you shape and lead the Lean agenda across manufacturing operations.
As a key member of the SCM Leadership Team, you will act as a catalyst for transformation, partnering with operational leaders to improve productivity, quality, flow, and cost performance. You’ll champion the Healthineers Performance System (HPS), enabling sustainable improvements while building capability across teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Define and deploy Lean strategy aligned to organisational goals, translating business priorities into continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead cross-functional programmes to enhance productivity, capacity, efficiency, and resilience
- Analyse performance metrics (cycle time, throughput, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), lead times) to identify and remove bottlenecks across operations
- Champion Lean methodologies such as:
- Standard work
- SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die)
- Value stream mapping
- Coaching teams and leaders to embed Lean thinking
- Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing team, creating an inclusive and collaborative environment
- Partner with global and local stakeholders to ensure alignment to:
- Supply chain policies
- Regulations
- Best practices
- Leverage data analytics and digital tools to drive informed decision-making and improve operational performance
- Advance digitalisation within SCM, including:
- Building capability in system architecture
- Aligning with global initiatives
- Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging new ideas, technologies, and ways of working
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and enable clear, effective communication across the business
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Requirements
Essential:
- Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline
- Significant experience in manufacturing or operations environments
- Demonstrated success in leading Lean transformation or continuous improvement programmes
- Experience facilitating workshops and leading cross-functional teams
- Strong prioritisation and decision-making skills in dynamic operational environments
Desirable:
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI)
- Background in regulated manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing technologies
Key Strengths:
- Expertise in Lean manufacturing and process optimisation
- Strong analytical capability, including experience with:
- Data
- SAP
- Digital tools
- Influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Coaching and leadership capability that drives team performance and innovation
- A curious, resilient, and collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
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Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- 26 days annual leave, with the option to:
- Buy up to 10 extra days
- Sell up to 5 days
- Up to 10% matched pension contributions
- BUPA Private Medical
- Bonus & Share Save Scheme
- Free on-site gym
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
Join Siemens Healthineers
We are a team of 73,000+ Healthineers across 70+ countries, pushing boundaries in medical technology to deliver better outcomes and experiences for patients globally. Our portfolio supports critical clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.
At Siemens Healthineers, you will join a global collaborative community, united by the belief that each individual’s contribution—through diverse perspectives—is vital to advancing healthcare. Our team values:
- Varied backgrounds
- Cultural diversity
- Shared commitment to:
- Fighting the world’s most challenging diseases
- Enabling access to care
Our purpose? Breaking healthcare barriers, everywhere—sustainably.
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