Marlex is a leading Spanish human resources and recruitment consultancy specializing in talent acquisition, temporary staffing, and executive search. With over 30 years of experience and a network of more than 60 offices, the company serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, engineering, healthcare, and administration, positioning itself as one of the top HR firms in the country.

Headquartered in Catalonia, Marlex has a deep-rooted presence across the Spanish territory, with significant operations in Madrid and Barcelona. For international professionals, Marlex acts as a key gateway to the Spanish job market, frequently managing recruitment processes for high-tech sectors like mobility and defense that require multilingual talent and specialized technical expertise.

Founded in 1996 in Girona, Marlex began as a local recruitment firm before expanding nationwide. It has grown into one of the largest HR consultancies in Spain, focusing on proximity to both clients and candidates.

For international professionals

Operates a network of over 60 physical offices across Spain, providing extensive local market coverage.
Specializes in high-growth sectors for international talent, including Aerospace, Engineering, and IT.
Frequently manages recruitment for roles requiring multilingual capabilities, specifically English and French.
Acts as a primary recruiter for major industrial and technology hubs in Madrid, Barcelona, and Andalusia.

Lean Manager

Marlex Recruiting

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Requirements

University degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Organization, or similar.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial environments linked to Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement.
Experience in leading operational transformation and process optimization projects.
Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, SMED, PDCA, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience in layout design, material flows, and the implementation of Pull systems.
Ability to lead transversal projects and drive cultural change within the organization.
Functional level of English to work in international environments.
Analytical profile, results-oriented, and with a strong presence on the plant floor.

Benefits

Direct incorporation into a leading industrial company in the midst of operational transformation.
Active participation in strategic projects with a direct impact on business results.
Position with high visibility within the organization.
Dynamic, innovative environment oriented towards continuous improvement.
Opportunities for professional development and internal growth.
Competitive remuneration package, consisting of fixed and variable salary based on the experience provided.

Job Description

At Paul Marlex, we are collaborating with a leading industrial company and a benchmark in its sector that is looking to incorporate a Lean Manager to drive the operational transformation of one of its production plants.

What will be your mission at the company?

Your main mission will be to lead the deployment of Lean Manufacturing methodologies at the plant, acting as a key figure in the transformation of production processes, the improvement of operational flows, and the consolidation of a culture of continuous improvement.

You will work transversally with Production, Logistics, Quality, Maintenance, and Management to define, promote, and implement the plant's strategic transformation projects.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving service levels.
Analyze production processes using Lean tools and identify optimization opportunities.
Perform Value Stream Mapping (VSM) of the main value streams and define the corresponding action plans.
Promote the implementation of Pull systems and new supply models aligned with business needs.
Actively participate in projects for redesigning layouts, material flows, and the organization of production spaces.
Drive the implementation and consolidation of the Simon Production System (SPS) at the plant.
Lead progress teams and encourage the participation of operational teams in continuous improvement.
Define, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the achievement of productivity goals.
Train and support teams in Lean methodologies, problem solving, and process standardization.
Act as an internal reference for operational transformation and Lean culture.

If you have this, this is your project!

University degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Organization, or similar.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial environments linked to Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement.
Experience in leading operational transformation and process optimization projects.
Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, SMED, PDCA, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience in layout design, material flows, and the implementation of Pull systems.
Ability to lead transversal projects and drive cultural change within the organization.
Functional level of English to work in international environments.
Analytical profile, results-oriented, and with a strong presence on the plant floor.

What does the company offer you?

Direct incorporation into a leading industrial company in the midst of operational transformation.
Active participation in strategic projects with a direct impact on business results.
Position with high visibility within the organization.
Dynamic, innovative environment oriented towards continuous improvement.
Opportunities for professional development and internal growth.
Competitive remuneration package, consisting of fixed and variable salary based on the experience provided.

If you are passionate about industrial transformation, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement, this is a unique opportunity to lead change and leave a mark on a project with a great future. 🚀

View original advert (Spanish)

Desde Paul Marlex, estem col·laborant amb una companyia industrial líder i referent en el seu sector que busca incorporar un/a Lean Manager per impulsar la transformació operacional d'una de les seves plantes productives.

Quina serà la teva missió a l'empresa?

La teva principal missió serà liderar el desplegament de les metodologies Lean Manufacturing a planta, actuant com a figura clau en la transformació dels processos productius, la millora dels fluxos operatius i la consolidació d'una cultura de millora contínua.

Treballaràs de manera transversal amb Producció, Logística, Qualitat, Manteniment i Direcció per definir, impulsar i implantar els projectes estratègics de transformació de la planta.

Les teves principals responsabilitats seran:

Liderar projectes de millora contínua orientats a incrementar l'eficiència operativa, reduir costos i millorar el nivell de servei.
Analitzar els processos productius mitjançant eines Lean i identificar oportunitats d'optimització.
Realitzar Value Stream Mapping (VSM) dels principals fluxos de valor i definir els corresponents plans d'acció.
Promoure la implantació de sistemes Pull i nous models de subministrament alineats amb les necessitats del negoci.
Participar activament en projectes de redisseny de layouts, fluxos de materials i organització dels espais productius.
Impulsar la implantació i consolidació del Simon Production System (SPS) a la planta.
Liderar equips de progrés i fomentar la participació dels equips operatius en la millora contínua.
Definir, seguir i analitzar indicadors clau de rendiment (KPIs) per assegurar l'assoliment dels objectius de productivitat.
Formar i acompanyar els equips en metodologies Lean, resolució de problemes i estandardització de processos.
Actuar com a referent intern en transformació operacional i cultura Lean.

Si tens això, aquest és el teu projecte!

Formació universitària, preferiblement en Enginyeria Industrial, Organització Industrial o similar.
Experiència mínima de 5 anys en entorns industrials vinculats a Lean Manufacturing, Excel·lència Operacional o Millora Contínua.
Experiència en lideratge de projectes de transformació operacional i optimització de processos.
Coneixements sòlids en Lean Manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, SMED, PDCA i altres metodologies de millora contínua.
Experiència en disseny de layouts, fluxos de materials i implementació de sistemes Pull.
Capacitat per liderar projectes transversals i impulsar el canvi cultural dins de l'organització.
Nivell d'anglès funcional per treballar en entorns internacionals.
Perfil analític, orientat a resultats i amb una forta presència a planta.

Què t'ofereix l'empresa?

Incorporació directa a una companyia industrial líder i en plena transformació operativa.
Participació activa en projectes estratègics amb impacte directe en els resultats del negoci.
Posició amb elevada visibilitat dins de l'organització.
Entorn dinàmic, innovador i orientat a la millora contínua.
Possibilitats de desenvolupament professional i creixement intern.
Paquet retributiu competitiu, compost per salari fix i variable segons experiència aportada.