Process Excellence Teamleader (m/w/d)

Company Description

ABOUT LGC STANDARDS:

LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

Job Description

Lead and deliver Process Excellence initiatives through hands-on application of Continuous Improvement methodologies, driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for direct team members while partnering with stakeholders to embed continuous improvement as a sustainable way of working across the site.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to capably perform each of the following essential duties:

• Lead and deliver Process Excellence projects, ensuring measurable and sustainable improvements in cost, quality, productivity, service, and operational performance.
• Promote a safe workplace and 5S culture through audits, continuous improvement activities, and role-modelling best practices.
• Analyze, map, and optimize business processes, including supporting the development and standardization of SOPs and work procedures.
• Drive performance improvement through effective KPI management, visual management, and structured follow-up on performance gaps.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement improvement opportunities using Lean methodologies, Kaizen events, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Partner with Finance and key stakeholders to validate, track, and deliver realized business benefits and savings.
• Maintain Process Excellence standards, methodologies, documentation, reporting, and project governance.
• Collaborate with site and cross-functional teams to share best practices, align improvement approaches, and support cross-site initiatives.
• Build continuous improvement capability by coaching employees and leaders, promoting frontline ownership, and embedding CI as a way of working.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, performance management, and work prioritization for direct team members.
• Partner with leadership to identify and execute improvement priorities aligned with business objectives.
• Perform other duties and participate in additional projects as assigned, including occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Business, Chemistry, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• C1/C2 German is an absolute must
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within a technical, manufacturing, laboratory, supply chain, or operational environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required, Black Belt preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Experience leading improvement projects and supporting change implementation.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events, process mapping workshops, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and build effective relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• Experience developing, monitoring, and interpreting KPIs and performance metrics.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. 

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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