Lean Consultant | Management Consulting - Pharma Manuf. - Germany URGENT 30 Apr 2026

**Reference** OPEX042629**Location** **Function** **Industry** **Job Type** €110,000 - €135,000 + BenefitsNorth Rhine-Westphalia, GermanySenior Consultant - Lean / Operational Excellence (Life Sciences) * Supportive, collaborative consulting environment with a strong team ethos, ongoing training and development, and a highly credible, professional reputation in Lean and Operational Excellence delivery * Prior consulting experience is advantageous but not essential; strong industry-based Lean practitioners with the ability to deliver, influence, and drive continuous improvement are actively encouraged to apply We are recruiting for a growing, specialist consulting organisation with a strong reputation in Lean and Operational Excellence, currently delivering a major transformation programme within a global life sciences client.This is a permanent opportunity for a hands-on Lean professional to play a key role in a high-visibility, site-based programme within pharmaceutical / medical device / highly regulated manufacturing.**The Opportunity:** You will be embedded within a large-scale manufacturing operation in North Rhine-Westphalia, working directly with site leadership and operational teams to drive meaningful, measurable improvement.This is a delivery-focused role, leading from the front across: * Kaizen activity and structured improvement workshops * Tiered Management and performance systems * OEE, flow and process optimisation * Capability building and coaching across multiple levels You will be part of a broader European programme, with scope to contribute across additional sites over time, offering strong exposure and long-term career development within an expanding consulting environment.What We're Looking For: * Proven experience in Lean / Operational Excellence, including driving continuous improvement initiatives within life sciences (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or any other highly regulated environment) * Minimum Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt advantageous) * Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen, delivering measurable improvements, and embedding sustainable change within manufacturing or operations * Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with both senior leadership and shopfloor teams * Fluent German and English (French is advantageous but not essential) Previous consulting experience is advantageous, but by no means essential. We are equally interested in strong industry-based practitioners who can demonstrate the ability to influence, coach, and deliver in complex environments.**Additional Considerations:** * This role requires a degree of flexibility for travel across Germany and, at times, wider Europe * Due to the nature and timeline of the programme, candidates should ideally be available to start at short notice, with immediate availability or a notice period of up to one month preferred **Why This Role?** * High-impact role within a major transformation programme * Strong visibility with senior stakeholders * Opportunity to transition into, or further develop within, a consulting environment * Exposure to multi-site and international delivery over time This recruitment process will move rapidly. If you are ready to take on a pivotal and exciting role within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we invite you to apply in complete confidence.Shortlisted Jobs Opex Selection