Change management | Continuous improvement | Lean principles | Project Management

Who are we?

Frencken Mechatronics is engaged in the development and assembly of industrial systems for the semiconductor industry, the healthcare market, and a wide range of analytical applications. High-quality precision mechanical parts, machine assemblies, and vacuum systems are assembled in cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments. As a service provider, Frencken Mechatronics also produces high-quality precision components and modules for leading clients in the high-tech industry.

Key duties & Responsibilities:

As Site lean deployment leader, you support the management team to drive the operational transformation. Shortly, this means:

• Develop and execute the site's Lean transformation roadmap.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Coach leaders and teams in Lean thinking, problem solving, and change management.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects and facilitate workshops.
• Identify and eliminate operational waste through data-driven analysis.
• Standardize and optimize processes to improve operational performance.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Support leadership teams with performance management and daily management systems.

Analytical skills & Critical thinking:

• Identify and eliminate operational waste using lean operating tools (VSM, Heijunka, SMED..)
• Drive improvements across PSQDC based on data analysis
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, A3 and Root Cause Analysis to address operational challenges”
• Use KPI's and data to monitor progress and waste

Soft (people) skills

• Communication skills
  • Has the ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently
  • Negotiation skills and persuasive
  • A natural coach who enjoys developing people and teams.
  • An effective change agent who can influence without formal authority.
  • Analytical, pragmatic, and results oriented.
  • Comfortable engaging with employees at all organizational levels.
  • Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Collaboration
  • Work in cross-functional teams, create synergy between those team members and align improvements with both engineering and business needs
• Abstract thinking:
  • Goal is to standardize and solve the hiccups within the process and not bend the process towards the product project goals

Continuous Improvement:

• Played a key role in implementing operating models in different organizations (department)
• Facilitate workshops and active coaching on the floor
• 3+ years of experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated success in leading improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Experience applying Lean and problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, A3, and Value Stream Mapping.

Main KPI’s:

• Waste reduction
• Improvements
• Cost: Uptime / productivity
• Safety / Quality / Deliveries / Cost: Continuous improvement initiatives

Background:

• Completed (minimum) a relevant HBO education, preferably in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a similar role
• Experience in lean transformation and successful implementations with proven results  
• Proficient in English, spoken and written and Dutch is an advantage.

What do we offer?

Working at Frencken means working in an informal and collegial atmosphere where everyone is important. We ensure that you quickly feel at home with us. You will work on fascinating, challenging high-tech projects within a team of colleagues who are as passionate about technology as you are. This passion is rewarded with a competitive salary, excellent employment conditions (including 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days, bonus scheme).