Senior Director Lean & Digital Management (m/w/d)

To strengthen our headquarters in Garching near Munich, we are looking for a Senior Director Lean & Digital Management (m/f/d) to join us at the earliest possible date.

At Zeppelin Rental, operational excellence and digital transformation are key drivers of sustainable growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

As Senior Director of Lean & Digital Management , you will be responsible for driving the company's Lean and Digital Transformation agenda. Working closely with the Managing Director and business leaders across the organization, you will lead strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, strengthen competitiveness, and create measurable business impact.

This role combines leadership, transformation, continuous improvement, and digital innovation with a clear focus on sustainable results across the entire value chain.

YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership – Lean & Digital Management

- Lead and develop the Lean & Digital Management team, providing both disciplinary and functional leadership
- Develop, implement, and continuously advance the company-wide Lean and Digital Transformation strategy
- Drive continuous improvement across all business processes throughout the entire value chain
- Manage and prioritize the Lean and Digital transformation portfolio, ensuring effective execution and achievement of strategic objectives
- Identify and realize strategic improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction
- Define, implement, and monitor relevant KPIs to measure and sustain the effectiveness of improvement initiatives

Lean Excellence

- Lead the implementation, standardization, and continuous development of modern Lean methodologies, including Gemba, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, SMED, TPM, and Shopfloor Management
- Drive cross-functional Continuous Improvement (CIP) initiatives and transformation programs
- Foster a sustainable Lean culture through training, coaching, and structured change management activities
- Support and advise leaders in applying Lean principles and driving continuous improvement within their areas of responsibility
- Ensure effective knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices across the organization

Digitalization & Innovation

- Develop and execute a company-wide roadmap for process digitalization
- Identify, evaluate, and implement digital technologies and solutions that improve operational efficiency and business performance
- Collaborate closely with IT, Operations, Logistics, Sales, and Corporate Functions to deliver digital solutions across the organization
- Lead digital transformation initiatives from concept development through successful implementation and adoption
- Leverage data analytics and Business Intelligence solutions to support data-driven decision-making
- Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends and translate them into actionable recommendations for the business

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- University degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Economics, or a comparable qualification
- Several years of relevant professional experience in Lean Management, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Digital Transformation, or a related field
- Proven leadership experience, including both disciplinary and functional management of teams
- Strong expertise in project management, process improvement, and problem-solving methodologies
- In-depth knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, transformation programs, and organizational change
- Strong affinity for digital technologies, process optimization, and digital transformation
- Experience working with KPI frameworks, Business Intelligence tools, and data-driven decision-making
- Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate ideas into sustainable business improvements
- Strong communication, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Entrepreneurial mindset, high level of initiative, and openness to change and innovation
- Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and the ability to manage complexity in a dynamic environment
- Business-fluent German and English

WHY JOIN?

This is a highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive management and the opportunity to shape how Zeppelin Rental improves, scales, and evolves.

You will work on initiatives that directly influence operational performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term business success while helping to build a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.

If you enjoy driving transformation, improving business performance, and creating sustainable impact, we look forward to hearing from you.