Job Description

When you become part of the Demant family, you join our mission to make a life-changing difference for over 500 million people worldwide with hearing loss.
Demant's Global Manufacturing System (GMS) defines how we drive continuous improvements in Hearing Aid Global Operations. It provides a common mindset and toolbox to improve people, processes, and systems, while supporting strategic goals such as process excellence, cost savings, and on-time deliveries.
We are looking for an experienced Lean practitioner to support the New Product Introduction (NPI) leadership team by identifying and implementing improvements within NPI and its collaborating areas.
In this role, you will lead GMS transformation in NPI by driving improvement initiatives, setting priorities, collaborating across teams in Poland and Denmark, and strengthening capabilities through training and engagement. The position is based in Poland, but it also requires 20–30 business travel days per year mainly to Denmark.

If you want to:

• Lead strategic improvement initiatives in a global organization that links R&D and Global Operations;
• Drive innovation with process improvements, foster Agile and Lean methodologies, and gain leadership experience in an evolving med-tech environment;
• Work in international environment with Scandinavian work culture that promotes openness, trust and diversity,

then are waiting to hear from you!

Working with us, you will receive:

• Full-time work agreement in an international organization;
• Learning and development opportunities adapted to your needs and supporting your growth;
• Flexible working hours;
• Benefits package including social benefits (private medical health care, insurance, sport card, etc.).

What tasks are waiting for you?

• Leading GMS transformation in NPI and shaping direction as part of the leadership team;
• Driving best practices and synergies across Development, Manufacturing, and Distribution in Poland and Denmark;
• Planning and executing the NPI GMS strategy and roadmap with key stakeholders, ensuring strong deployment momentum;
• Identifying improvement opportunities and driving execution, especially around product release and early production phases;
• Challenging KPIs and strengthening performance to meet strategic goals for delivery and cost;
• Building GMS capabilities through training and strengthening the global GMS community, while coordinating related QMS activities;
• Coordinating QMS (Quality Management System) activities related to review and update of NPI processes and procedures.

Apply today if you:

• have strong experience with Lean transformation, tools, and methods such as 5S, process mapping, problem solving and Kaizen events;
• bring a good understanding of manufacturing and supply chain process optimization;
• have experience in project management and can lead and influence across teams in a global and cross-functional environment;
• are proactive and self-driven, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• demonstrate strong business mindset and customer focus in your decisions;
• are skilled in structuring initiatives, setting clear frameworks, and building scalable ways of working;
• have experience in training, capability building, or driving learning initiatives across teams;
• have higher degree in Engineering disciplines, e.g. Manufacturing and Production Engineering Management, Electronics, or IT sciences;
• are fluent in English.

It would be nice if you:

• hold a Lean or Lean Six Sigma certification;
• hold a project management certification.

Apply today!
If you have any questions, contact the recruiter: Ania (asia@demant.com)

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