SGS is the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. With a massive network of over 99,000 employees and more than 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, the company provides essential services across industries including agriculture, energy, chemicals, and consumer goods to help businesses comply with international standards.

In Spain, SGS maintains a robust presence with a network of offices and technical centers spanning the entire country. The Spanish division is particularly significant for international professionals as it serves as a hub for global corporate functions, including IT, Finance, and Digital Innovation. This creates a multicultural work environment where global projects are managed from Spanish cities, offering a blend of local stability and international career mobility.

Founded in 1878 in Rouen, France, as a grain-inspection house, the company moved its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. It went public in 1981 and has since grown through global expansion to become the world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) sector.

For international professionals

SGS Spain hosts global centers of excellence for IT and Finance, frequently recruiting for roles where English is the primary working language.
The company has a widespread geographic footprint in Spain, offering opportunities in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona as well as industrial and coastal regions.
As a global leader in certification, employees have access to world-class internal training and professional development programs that are recognized globally.
The work culture is highly technical and process-oriented, making it an ideal fit for engineers, auditors, and data specialists looking for structured career paths.

Lean Consultant

SGS

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Company Description

Would you like to be part of the world's leading company in sustainability, quality, and integrity?

We are SGS, the world's leading company in testing, inspection, and certification. Our team consists of 97,000 people operating in a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories working to enable a better, safer, and more connected world.>

Job Description
At SGS, we want you to join us to start your professional career and grow within an international and multidisciplinary environment. Would you like to be part of an industry-leading company?
We are currently looking to incorporate a Lean Consultant for our team located in Madrid
We are looking for someone accustomed to managing projects with a high level of planning, a clear focus on results, who enjoys working in a team, and possesses good communication skills.
Our ideal candidate is a technical engineer who will be part of our SGS Productivity by Leansis> business line.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will be:
Evaluation and improvement of processes, implementation of the LEAN Continuous Improvement System in different areas of the company and for clients.
Project development, definition of plans to be implemented, and management of their consolidation.
Driving business growth and searching for new opportunities.
Performing value stream mapping (VSM) of industrial and administrative processes.
Providing training to client teams in LEAN methodologies.

Requirements
What profile are we looking for?
A university degree is required, preferably in Engineering.
More than 5 years of experience in the implementation of Lean Continuous Improvement Methodologies in industrial environments and/or as an Operations/Production/Logistics/Quality/Projects/Maintenance Manager in an industrial company with a high degree of Lean Methodology implementation.
Experience in product development and project management using agile methodologies, as well as previous consulting experience, will be valued.
Six Sigma knowledge will be valued.
High proficiency in Excel and Power BI tools.
B2 level of English; proficiency in other languages such as French or German will also be valued.
Availability to travel nationally and internationally.

Additional Information
What will you find at SGS?
We are a leading multinational company in our sector, working in practically all industrial sectors.
The most valued aspect by SGS employees is our positive working environment.
We provide technical and skills training to continue growing professionally.
We offer Flexible Remuneration and special discounts for SGS employees.
We are a sustainable company involved in social issues.
At SGS, as part of our firm commitment to promoting equal opportunities and respect for diversity, we ensure that all our selection processes are carried out objectively, impartially, and fairly, as well as free from any type of bias or discrimination.".

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Descripción de la empresa

¿Te gustaría formar parte de la empresa referente mundial en sostenibilidad, calidad e integridad?

Somos SGS, la empresa líder mundial en ensayos, inspección y certificación. Nuestro equipo está formado por 97.000 personas que operan en una red de 2.650 oficinas y laboratorios trabajando para hacer posible un mundo mejor, más seguro e interconectado.

Descripción del empleo
En SGS queremos que te unas a nosotros para iniciar tu carrera profesional y crecer dentro de un entorno internacional y multidisciplinar. ¿Te apetece formar parte de una compañía líder de sector?
Actualmente queremos incorporar un/a Consultor/a Lean para nuestro equipo ubicado en Madrid
Nos gustaría que seas una persona acostumbrada a gestionar proyectos con un alto nivel de planificación, claro enfoque a resultados, que le guste trabajar en equipo y tengas buenas habilidades de comunicación.
Nuestro candidato/a ideal es un/a ingeniero/a técnico/a que formará parte de nuestra línea de negocio de SGS Productivity by Leansis.
Las funciones que realizarán en tu día a día serán:
Evaluación y mejora de los procesos, implantación del Sistema de Mejora Continua LEAN en las diferentes áreas de la empresa y en clientes.
Desarrollo de proyectos, definición planes a implementar y gestión de la consolidación de los mismos.
Impulsar el crecimiento de negocio y búsqueda de nuevas oportunidades.
Realizar análisis de valor (VSM) de procesos industriales y administrativos.
Realizar las formaciones de los equipos de los clientes en las metodologías LEAN.

Requisitos
¿Qué perfil buscamos?
Necesitamos que tengas una titulación universitaria, preferiblemente en Ingeniería.
Más de 5 años de experiencia en implementación de Metodologías Lean de Mejora Continua en entornos industriales y/o como Responsable de Operaciones/Producción /Logística/ Calidad/Proyectos/Mantenimiento en empresa industrial con alto grado de implementación de Metodologías Lean.
Se valorará la experiencia en desarrollo de productos y dirección de proyectos con metodologías ágiles, así como experiencia previa en consultoría.
Se valorará conocimientos Six Sigma
Nivel elevado de herramientas Excell, Power Bi
Nivel inglés B2, y también valoraremos si cuentas con otros idiomas como francés o aleman.
Disponibilidad para viajar a nivel nacional e internacional.

Información adicional
¿Qué encontrarás en SGS?
Somos una empresa multinacional líder en su sector, y que trabaja en prácticamente todos los sectores industriales.
Lo más valorado por las personas trabajadoras de SGS es nuestro buen ambiente de trabajo
Contamos con formación técnica y de habilidades para seguir creciendo profesionalmente.
Disponemos de Retribución Flexible y descuentos especiales para personas SGS.
Somos una empresa Sostenible e involucrada en los problemas sociales
Desde SGS, como parte de nuestro firme compromiso con la promoción de la igualdad de oportunidades y el respeto a la diversidad, aseguramos que todos nuestros procesos de selección se realizan de forma objetiva, imparcial y justa, así como libres de cualquier tipo de sesgo o discriminación.".

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