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Senior Manager/Associate Director - Lean Production (m/f/d) - Chicago
Senior Manager/Associate Director - Lean Production (m/f/d) - ChicagoMutares Italy • Chicago, IL, United States
Senior Manager / Associate Director - Lean Production (m / f / d) - Chicago

Senior Manager / Associate Director - Lean Production (m / f / d) - Chicago

Mutares Italy • Chicago, IL, United States
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Senior Manager / Associate Director - Lean Production (m / f / d) - Chicago

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Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Munich (www.mutares.com), as a listed private equity holding company, acquires medium‑sized companies in special situations, which show significant operational improvement potential and are sold again after undergoing a repositioning and stabilization process. Mutares actively supports its portfolio companies with its own investment and operations teams and through strategic add‑on acquisitions. The focus is on companies with revenues ranging from USD 120 million to USD 850 million, across various industries. The aim is to achieve a clear value increase with a focus on sustainable, long‑term growth of the portfolio company.

As we continue to grow and broaden our footprint, we are expanding our Operations Team in the greater Chicago area. We are seeking an experienced professional with a proven track record in Manufacturing Excellence and Consulting – someone who embraces continuous improvement and brings an entrepreneurial mindset.

This role involves on‑site work at portfolio companies located across US territory.

Your Tasks

  • Lead Lean Production Stream in restructuring and turnaround projects : Provide focused leadership with strategic directions and expertise to enable lean operations and continuous improvement.
  • Deploy Turnaround Lean Approach for Production, define roadmaps, optimize processes, organization, and systems to improve performance in both direct and indirect areas of production (value‑added, efficiency, productivity, cost ratio, etc.).
  • Engage local teams, timeously monitor action‑plan execution, lead breakthrough initiatives and workshops, provide guidance and training.
  • Identify benchmarks, enforce basics, deploy best practices and enable synergies.
  • Support the M&A‑Team in due diligence through expert assessment, analysis and recommendations.

Your Profile

  • Successfully completed a degree in mechanical / industrial engineering or similar with outstanding results.
  • At least 7 years of experience in production management (manufacturing or services, corporate or consulting background), with exposure to lean management principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and hands‑on approach.
  • Subject‑matter expertise in one or more key areas of production management : lean management, Six Sigma, process standardization, maintenance, engineering, program management, etc.
  • Business fluency in English, with the ability to communicate in a well‑structured and concise manner.
  • Willingness to travel up to 4 days per week (typically Monday–Thursday) and to work in an international environment.

    • What Mutares offers

  • Work in a highly motivated, international, committed, and agile team that enjoys working together.
  • Exciting work environment with varied challenges, strategic influence, and tasks for continuous personal and professional development.
  • Flat hierarchies, fast decision‑making processes, and room for your own ideas.
  • Regular team events and offsites.

    • Seniority level

  • Director

    • Employment type

  • Full‑time

    • Job function

  • Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing
  • Industries : Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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