Lean Manufacturing Senior Engineer

Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems is a world-leading technology company and provider of innovative industrial and off-road energy storage solutions, with 30+ years of experience. We specialize in the development and production of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for industrial mobility, leisure mobility, and ESS applications. These products are manufactured and assembled in Sunlight’s state-of-the-art facilities in Greece, Italy, Germany, Israel, and USA, and distributed to more than 115 countries.

Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 3,600+ people we employ across the organization.

Keen to further empower our team by onboarding more talent, we're looking to hire an experienced and self-oriented Lean Manufacturing Senior Engineer to join our Production Management team. The position is based in Xanthi, Greece.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role:

• Lead the Lean transformation by engaging teams, building capabilities, and fostering a mindset of continuous improvement
• Develop and execute Lean initiatives in collaboration with local Lean Champions and management
• Implement TPM, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and problem-solving methodologies to drive measurable business impact
• Develop internal Lean Champions, train teams, and support cross-functional collaboration to sustain Lean principles.
• Support the integration of new technologies and digital solutions into Lean initiatives
• Track and report on Lean implementation progress, ensuring measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
• Lead operational improvement activities and deliver tangible results directly impacting plant P&L

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence roles
• Familiarity with industrial Health & Safety procedures
• Proven track record of leading Lean initiatives and cultural transformation in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in coaching, training, and facilitating Kaizen workshops to drive sustainable change
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis, waste elimination, and problem-solving tools
• Ability to influence and engage teams at all levels, creating a culture of accountability and ownership
• Experience in Project Management and problem-solving tools
• Excellent communication skills in Greek and English
• Analytical mindset with commercial and financial awareness to align Lean projects with business goals
• A proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and topped up with other bonuses.
• Company healthcare plan
• Continuous learning opportunities. Allocated training budget that can be spent on books, online courses, or other training materials.
• Established framework for career development
• International mobility opportunities