Lead user Germany (357870) - #2169570

This role involves estimating savings, paving the way for standardization by identifying positive outcomes, leading benchmarks, and deploying best practices. 

The Industrial Lead User will also agree with EPO – subcategory on new suppliers and follow the trials, maintain an exhaustive list of actions, initiate regular reviews with plants to ensure no roadblocks, track follow-up of savings, and warn in case of under-performance or backlog. 

Additionally, this role ensures that all levers for value creation are explored and formally gauges the business's sentiment towards users.

Profile:

• Seniority in a maintenance position.
• Good knowledge of steel-making processes.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization, with strong communication skills, capacity for listening, and convincing without managerial links.

Specific Qualifications:

• Proven experience in leading industrial projects and initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills to estimate savings and track performance.
• Expertise in standardization processes and best practice deployment.
• Familiarity with supplier management and trial follow-ups.
• Ability to maintain detailed action lists and conduct regular reviews.
• Proficiency in identifying and exploring value creation levers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to address under-performance and backlog issues.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in using project management tools and software.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and practices.