The Global Operational Excellence (OPX) Manager – Technical Lean & Maintenance Excellence is responsible for driving equipment reliability, asset performance, and manufacturing efficiency through the deployment of Lean Management principles and Tools, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Reliability Excellence programs.

The role leads the development and implementation of global maintenance and technical excellence standards, ensuring maximum equipment availability, optimized lifecycle costs, and sustainable operational performance. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, the position drives a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and proactive asset management across all sites.

• Develop and implement a global Technical Lean Management strategy to improve equipment performance, manufacturing reliability, and maintenance efficiency.
• Drive Lean methodologies, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and standardized technical work processes across maintenance and technical operations.
• Develop and govern the global Maintenance Excellence Framework, leading the deployment of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) across manufacturing sites.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), equipment availability, and reliability through preventive, predictive, condition-based, and autonomous maintenance strategies.
• Lead asset criticality assessments, risk-based maintenance planning, and maintenance maturity assessments to optimize asset utilization and maintenance performance.
• Optimize maintenance costs, spare parts management, resource utilization, and capital investment prioritization in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Standardize global maintenance processes, procedures, and best practices, promoting digitalization and automation opportunities.
• Drive digital maintenance and Industry 4.0 initiatives, including CMMS/EAM platforms, condition monitoring, and the use of Power BI, AI, and advanced analytics to improve performance visibility.
• Build global capabilities in TPM, Reliability Engineering, and Lean Maintenance through training, coaching, certification programs, and communities of practice, fostering ownership and continuous improvement.

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Maintenance, or related functions.
• Proven experience leading TPM, Lean Maintenance, Technical Excellence, or reliability improvement programs in equipment-intensive manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing global or multi-site improvement initiatives and implementing predictive maintenance and reliability improvement programs.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements in OEE, equipment reliability, maintenance costs, and operational performance.

• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Spanish and Chinese language skills are an advantage.

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred; Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 25–40% of the time to support global manufacturing sites, assessments, workshops, and deployment activities.

• A modern office in the 11th district is waiting for you to support your creativity with fun community places, cafe rooms, an own cinema and a skybar
• We support you with flexible working hours and home office opportunity
• Competitive salary and wide range of other benefits (cafeteria & bonus) are provided to you
• You can be part of a successful and growing company in the field of technology
• You can learn new languages in small groups, selecting from 5 languages
• We organize leisure time activities (board games, sport activities)

Be part of a more than 20 years old success story that was born in Budapest but got international with thyssenkrupp. We are proud that the dedication of our colleagues and the innovative knowledge made our Budapest development center truly successful.

We have a place for you in our dynamically growing company if you value professional development and would like to be part of a cheerful international environment.
You can work on challenging developments in the automotive industry together with the leading car manufacturers all over the world.

Get to know more about us and bring your unique self to our company!

thyssenkrupp Components Technology Hungary Ltd.
1117. Budapest, Budafoki street 56/C