Montblanc Lean Expert
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
About Montblanc
Montblanc is a global maison renowned for uniting fine craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless elegance across writing instruments, leather goods, watches, accessories, and new technologies. Founded in 1906 and inspired by the spirit of exploration and mastery, the brand offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a heritage of excellence while shaping contemporary luxury experiences for discerning clients worldwide. As an employer, Montblanc values precision, creativity, service excellence, and an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering an international environment where talent can grow across retail, design, manufacturing, marketing, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, cultural refinement, and meaningful client relationships.
Montblanc seeks a Lean Expert in Hamburg to lead operational excellence and process optimization across manufacturing and production functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze, evaluate, and continuously optimize production processes and material flows using Lean principles to reduce lead times and sustainably enhance operational efficiency
- Design and implement Lean production methodologies including value stream analysis, 5S, SMED, Kanban, and TPM to drive improvements in productivity, quality, throughput, and on-time delivery
- Establish and embed shopfloor management systems that render critical metrics transparent and strengthen problem-solving capability at the operational level
- Serve as a cross-departmental problem-solver during process disruptions and bottlenecks, systematically analyzing root causes and developing sustainable solutions in partnership with business units
- Guide the Lean transformation and evolution of lean culture organization-wide, implementing new working methods, conducting continuous improvement projects, and delivering training and workshops that equip staff for independent Lean application
- Identify and evaluate best practices, emerging Lean methodologies, and technologies; provide strategic guidance on equipment selection and implementation through a Lean lens
- Contribute to the development and execution of a sustainable Lean strategy and its enterprise-wide implementation
Qualifications
- Completed technical degree in engineering, industrial engineering, production engineering, or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience applying Lean production principles and methodologies, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Solid proficiency in standard Lean tools and methodologies (value stream analysis, 5S, SMED, Kanban, kaizen, TPM, Six Sigma) with documented success in reducing lead times and improving efficiency
- Demonstrated experience leading change management initiatives and implementing new working practices
- Exceptional communication and facilitation skills; ability to inspire staff engagement with change initiatives and build capability
- Structured, solution-oriented, and autonomous working approach; readiness to work actively at the shopfloor level
- Openness to novel methodologies and willingness to pilot and implement new approaches in practice
- Fluent German and proficient English (written and spoken)
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the application of Lean production principles and methodologies within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated track record in process optimization, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and driving organizational change.
Education
Completed technical degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering (Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen), Production Engineering (Produktionstechnik), or equivalent qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Benefits
Flexible working hours; attractive pension scheme (betriebliche Altersvorsorge); on-site services including canteen, café, and laundry service; corporate sports and wellness programs; subsidized Urban Sports membership; public transportation subsidy (HVV-ProfiTicket); employee parking facility; Deutsches Dienstrad bicycle program with secure parking; preferential rates on Montblanc and sister brand products; employee benefits portal; 30 days annual leave; regular employee events; diverse professional development opportunities.
Culture
Montblanc fosters a refined, international workplace culture rooted in craftsmanship, heritage, and a commitment to timeless innovation. As an employer, it values meticulous attention to detail, collaborative excellence, and the personal development of teams who bring its luxury writing instruments, leather goods, watches, and accessories to life.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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