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About the certification

What it stands for

A Certified Lean Manager has proven practical knowledge of Lean thinking and the ability to apply it in real work settings. The certification is about making processes simpler, faster, and more reliable without losing control of quality.

It usually signals that the holder can:

  • Identify waste and bottlenecks in a process
  • Support Kaizen and other continuous improvement work
  • Use basic Lean tools to improve flow and stability
  • Work with teams to standardize better ways of working
  • Link operational changes to measurable business goals

Core skills

The certification is most useful when a company needs someone who can move from theory to action. A Certified Lean Manager is expected to understand process thinking, root cause analysis, visual management, standard work, and practical problem solving.

Typical knowledge areas include:

  • Value stream thinking and process mapping
  • Lean leadership and team facilitation
  • 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and daily improvement routines
  • KPI-based performance review
  • Change support in day-to-day operations

Typical profiles

People with this certification often work in operations, production, logistics, quality, shared services, or process management. Some come from management roles and use the credential to show structured improvement capability. Others are specialists who support Lean transformations across departments.

In Germany, it is especially relevant when teams need someone who can communicate clearly with shop floor staff, process owners, and leadership. That makes it useful for both on-site work and remote process analysis, depending on the assignment.

What it means for companies

For a company, this certification suggests the freelancer can help improve how work actually flows. It is useful for a short assessment, a pilot improvement project, or longer Lean rollout support.

A strong holder of the Certified Lean Manager title should be able to spot waste, define a realistic target state, and help teams adopt better routines. In practice, that means less friction in operations and more discipline in execution.

Where it fits best

This certification matters most in environments with repeatable processes and visible handoffs between teams. It is often relevant in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, back office operations, and service process improvement.

It is a good fit when you need:

  • A process diagnosis before a transformation project
  • Support for Lean workshops and improvement events
  • Help with standardization and daily management
  • Someone who can turn findings into practical actions

How to assess the right fit

The credential alone does not replace project experience, but it gives a useful signal. Ask how the freelancer has used Lean methods, which problems they solved, and how they worked with resistant teams.

For Germany-based work, also check whether the person can operate in German, English, or both, depending on the team. The best fit is usually someone who can balance structure, facilitation, and hands-on improvement without overcomplicating the work.

Meet FRATCH Certified Lean Manager

Edmund Niederkofler

Sr. Manager Operation- Site Karlsruhe (Interim)

Appenweier

Last position:

Sr. Manager Operation- Site Karlsruhe (Interim) at Thermo Fisher Scientific Karlsruhe

  • Responsibility for all operational areas from logistics, production to supply chain, quality, planning, and improvement
  • Building a new operations organization structure in response to increased demand during the COVID-19 situation
  • Redefining internal processes and establishing a leadership structure for quick market response
  • Setting targets and continuously tracking operational goals
  • Reducing lead time in the extruder area from 28 weeks to 10 weeks within 15 months through sustainable supply chain and flexible manufacturing methods
  • Cutting lead times in the lab area for analytical devices from 15 weeks to 3–4 weeks
  • Increasing output in the analysis department by 35% while reducing capacity by 20%
  • Implementing measures to reduce inventory and increase inventory turnover
  • Improving supply chain strategy, cycle time reduction, and flow production for serial products
  • Driving digitalization in production and warehouse management
  • Implementing a comprehensive reporting system
Edmund Niederkofler

Jochen Langenberger

Management Consultant, Coach, Senior Project Manager, and Interim Manager

Stuttgart

Last position:

Management Consultant, Coach, Senior Project Manager, and Interim Manager at JL International Projekt Management & Beratung

Project Manager – Management Consultant – Lean Manager – Coach in mechanical/plant engineering, pharma, and medical technology

Senior Project Manager + Assembly Manager: Modification of Porsche assembly lines Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG

  • Planning and modification for the integration of new camera technology with AI tools for process optimization on the V-engine lines Management Consultant: Business Development Defense Industry for NATO Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
  • Market research - Analysis of potential customers in the defense industry
  • Direct approach to potential customers and market participants
  • Developing options for action and strategy for further market cultivation Seminar Leader, Consultant + Coach: Project Management + Exchange of Experience Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
  • Workshop for the further development of project managers with prior knowledge
  • Exchange of experience with project managers and derivation of measures
  • Recommendations for improving the project management organization Management Consultant: Research EU Market for Hemodialysis Systems Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG
  • Market research for gear pumps in hemodialysis systems
  • Contacting purchasing and R&D of dialysis system manufacturers
  • Identification of market data with growth forecasts and changes Management Consultant: Strategy + Global Business Development Vibrationmaster s.à r.l.
  • Company-wide strategy development together with the CEO for test systems for screw connections
  • Consulting and support in international business development and cooperation with partners Senior Project Manager + Assembly Manager: Modification of Porsche assembly lines Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
  • Project management for new/renovation of wheel carrier press line and assembly line
  • Coordination of tasks and work packages for sub-project managers
  • Scheduling and cost control
  • Resource planning with internal departments, external specialists
  • Management and implementation of customer and supplier agreements Management Consultant + Coach: Handling difficult project situations Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
  • Coaching project management in project control for the major Exyte project to secure ongoing order processing, raising awareness for difficult project situations and upcoming decisions Senior Project Manager, Consultant, Coach: Improving quality of pharma bags B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care Division, Pharma, Plant A
  • Project management for improving/averting quality fluctuations of three-chamber bags and their over-bagging
  • Leading interdisciplinary international team in Germany, Italy, Switzerland
  • Improvement of the production concept
  • Adjustment of quality criteria and establishing end-to-end traceability across manufacturing/logistics processes Management Consultant: Further development of structure + business processes KLAUS UNION GmbH & Co. KG
  • Analysis of the current state of pump processing
  • Conception of the target state of pump processing
  • Cost-benefit analysis of changes
  • Business process realignment
  • Implementation with internal and external resources Senior Project Manager, Consultant, Coach: Production improvements in pharma B. Braun Melsungen AG, Hospital Care Division, Pharma area, Plant A
  • Replacement procurement of packaging machines (case erectors, sealers)
  • Concept / implementation of initial procurement for depalletizing in the packaging process
  • Concept development in a simulation game with production employees for a new small-batch packaging facility with implementation and setup
  • Expansion of a rack conveyor system
  • Contribution of automation know-how and Lean Management in projects
  • Further development of project management specifically for Technical Service
  • Sparring partner, consultant, and coach for specialists and managers Senior Project Manager: Plant modification for filter production for ventilators 3M Deutschland GmbH Membrana
  • Management support for program and project leadership for a fast-track project at the Wuppertal plant
  • Construction of a plant (approx. €30 million) for the production of filter membranes for use in ventilators (oxygenators) Consultant: Assessment of leadership, structure, processes + trends in the US branch Bleichert Inc. for R. Weiss Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
  • Company-wide assessment of the structure, business processes, communication, and activities with SWOT analysis through interviews across all levels of the company
  • Assessment of existing leadership, control instruments, and tools
  • Assessment of potentials and trends in the North American market Senior Project Manager: Consolidation of packaging variety in medical technology at B.Braun B. Braun Melsungen AG
  • Leading and supporting the implementation phase of a corporate project (multi-million Euro range)
  • Reduction of packaging variety
  • Implementation for different product families, taking into account the perspectives of sales, marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, sterilization, production, purchasing, and controlling
  • Sophisticated communication / conflict management in merging interdisciplinary, international teams of 30 members
  • Management reporting of the implementation phase with quality assurance and costs of implementation Management Consultant: Corrective alignment of the Ness thermal technology project Ness Wärmetechnik GmbH
  • Supervision of major projects + further development of project management
  • Interim Manager "Head of Project Management": Supervision of large and critical projects with direct customer contact in Latvia
  • Coaching project managers and teams, securing ongoing order processing, raising awareness for difficult project situations, consulting on upcoming decisions
  • Improvement of deadline tracking for ongoing projects
  • Concept for the further development of project management
  • Consulting on necessary structural corporate changes and staffing of project-related functions Senior Project Manager + Consultant: Deadline coordination for major BMW projects Emil Schmid Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
  • New construction / modification of assembly lines for BMW Munich / Steyr / Hams Hall
  • Project management for more than 500 modification / new construction measures for assembly lines
  • Detailed, structured scheduling, averting potential delays
  • Resource planning with internal departments and external specialists
  • Management and implementation of customer and supplier agreements
  • Defusing interpersonal disputes with conflict management
  • Further development of project management, supporting the change process
  • Management consulting on various business matters Senior Project Manager + Consultant: Technical cleaning at BMW Dingolfing A. Markert GmbH Metal Cleaning Machines
  • Project leadership with employee motivation during the integration of a cleaning plant into the production line within a short conversion time
  • Rapid establishment of project transparency when joining an ongoing project
  • Structured agreements with customer and suppliers to improve deadlines
  • Averting a critical deadline situation to regain the customer
  • Ensuring a stabilized deadline situation through detailed scheduling Senior Project Manager: Consolidation of packaging variety in medical technology at B.Braun B. Braun Melsungen AG, Melsungen
  • Project: Harmonization of packaging for cost optimization for the plant in Gyöngyös, Hungary
  • Leading the concept and implementation phase of a corporate project (multi-million Euro range)
  • Reduction of packaging variety in advance of cost-intensive validation / verification processes for packaging families
  • Guiding towards best proposed solutions for different product families, taking into account the perspectives of sales, marketing, R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, logistics, sterilization, production, purchasing, and controlling
  • Sophisticated communication and conflict management in merging interdisciplinary, international teams of 30 members
  • Management reporting of the concept result with quality assurance, cost, deadline, and capacity planning for the subsequent implementation phase Consultant: Market study USA / Canada + Business Development Basics Scherzinger Pumpen GmbH & Co. KG, Furtwangen
  • North American market study with market data and competitive situation
  • Contacting and assessing interest from customers and sales partners
  • Travel to potential customers and partners as a basis for decision-making Trainer: Workshop on team building, self-management & conflict management ZF AG, ABB AG in cooperation with Lindconsult GmbH
  • Cooperation in teams, self-management & conflict management
  • Workshop with individual and group exercises as well as role plays Consultant: Project management implementation + process adjustment at Lauffer Maschinenfabrik Lauffer GmbH & Co. KG
  • Introduction of project management
  • Investigation of current business processes and definition of target processes for quoting, order handover, and processing with clear responsibilities in all process steps
  • Review and development of internal tools for the processes
  • Process documentation and review for the quality management manual
  • Support for induction and gaining employee buy-in
  • Fine-tuning of processes after initial implementation experiences Management Consulting: Plant layout and business process development ACSYS Lasertechnik GmbH, Mittweida
  • Development of facility layout with manufacturing/production sites, warehouse, goods receipt, shipping, and material flow
  • Investigation of current business processes and definition of target processes from "inquiry to after-sales" with clear assignment of responsibilities in all process steps
  • Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
  • Documentation and review of business processes
  • Support for inductions Moderator: Plant planning with master plan, layout, and business plan Klaus Union GmbH
  • Moderation and consulting in a workshop for developing a plant layout with production sites, test sites, warehouse, goods receipt, shipping, and material flow
  • Template for the architect's layout for the construction permit for the renovation Management Consultant: Business process + structure adjustment AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
  • Investigation of current business processes and definition of target processes for "creating orders", "spindle repairs", and "spare parts processing" with clear responsibilities in all process steps
  • Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
  • Documentation and review of business processes
  • Support for inductions Management Consultant + Coach: Introduction of project management at ELHA ELHA Maschinenbau Liemke KG
  • Professional coaching for project managers and consulting on setting up project management in the production systems area, including analysis of business processes and production workflows
  • Investigation of current processes and definition of target processes for sales, order handover, processing, deadline control, cost control, and dunning with clear responsibilities in all process steps
  • Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
  • Documentation and review of business processes
  • Support for inductions
  • Development of facility layout with production sites, warehouse, and material flow Consultant: Further development of project management + knowledge management at AKS AKS Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinenbau GmbH
  • Consulting and reorganization of business processes for the further development of project management as well as setting up a knowledge database
  • Investigation of current business processes and definition of target processes for order handover, cost orientation, claims & change management, and securing lessons learned with clear responsibilities in all process steps
  • Review and development of internal tools for the business processes
  • Documentation and review of business processes Senior Project Management: Patent implementation of a safety concept Human Bios International AG
  • Overall project management for patent implementation
  • Market research in the field of safety technologies
  • Acquisition of development partners, sales partners, and potential customers
  • Strategy development and implementation
  • Sales and technical development consulting
  • Application for and receipt of government subsidies Project Manager + Management Consultant: Processing of BMW Munich order AMT Alfing Montagetechnik GmbH
  • Leading the project with accompanying management consulting and coaching
  • Internal coordination with sales and technical processing
  • External coordination with customers and suppliers
  • Quality assurance, deadline tracking, cost control with claim management
  • Creation of inquiries with specifications and negotiations with suppliers Trainer: Workshop on time and self-management ABB AG in cooperation with Herrenberger Team GmbH
  • Training on time & self-management
  • Workshop with individual and group exercises as well as role plays Management Consultant: Accompanying analysis of business processes Klaus Union GmbH
  • Accompanying analysis of essential business processes for pumps, valves, spare parts/service from inquiry to order receipt, technical and commercial processing through to delivery
  • Identifying collected weaknesses and disturbances, their dependencies, and joint development of process improvements in workshops
  • Documentation of analysis and workshops Management Consultant: International sales development for combi-steamers Lefa Fleischereiausstattungen GmbH + Edelstahl-Mechanik GmbH
  • Europe-wide market research for sales partners and potential customers for the sale of combi-steamers with smoking function
  • Support in the development of marketing material and activities
  • Onboarding of sales partners and support for trade fair appearances Management Consultant: Strategy workshop + strategy review workshops Klaus Union GmbH + Co. KG
  • Strategy development with company analyses (SWOT, Portfolio)
  • Regular strategy review workshops with development of the holistic corporate strategy/vision/mission/goals, using the Balanced Scorecard
  • Definition of strategic measures for corporate development Lecturer "International Project Management" at Aalen University Hochschule Aalen, Master's in International Business
  • Workshop-style course covering project management basics, experiences, tools, and a business game
  • Domestic/international market studies (Europe, overseas, Asia), company analyses, and HR concepts for German industrial companies with students Business Developer: Market entry India for nanotechnology product Rewitec GmbH
  • India market study
  • Market entry in India for nanotechnology products including trade fair appearance, search for trading partners, and contact follow-up
  • Support during test phases, management of local partners as exclusive agent Moderator: Strategy rollout for automotive engineering companies IAV + NCC IAV GmbH, NCC Deutschland GmbH in cooperation with Herrenberger Team GmbH and E³ GmbH
  • Moderation of strategy rollout in workshops
  • Training in contract and conflict management with basics and role plays Overall Project Manager: Processing of order for granulate conveyor systems for Zeppelin Zeppelin Silo & Systems GmbH
  • Leading the project with increased revenue and profit
  • Professional coaching of the deputy project manager and project team
  • Internal coordination with the project team, sales, and technical processing
  • External coordination with customers and suppliers
  • Quality assurance, deadline tracking, cost control with claim management
  • Creation of inquiries with specifications and negotiations with suppliers Sessler Galvanikanlagen GmbH
  • Market studies for USA and Russia with market data and competitive situation
  • Development of strategy, contracts, and marketing with joint venture partner in the USA
  • Training of US representatives and initial sales support

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Jochen Langenberger

Volker Arth

Founder

Uetze

Last position:

Founder at Aim / Arth-Interim-Management

  • Founded and leads interim management services under the brand Arth-Interim-Management
  • Developed business strategy and client acquisition processes
  • Established online presence and service offerings on arth-interim-management.de
Volker Arth

Jörg Kopitzke

Principal Agile Coach & Management Consultant

Potsdam

Last position:

Exec. Coach / Consultant / Agilist at HASOMED GmbH

  • Repaired a broken 'ScrumBan' process and then established a pure Kanban system; increased output in the Kanban flow by 22% in four weeks

  • Boosted team autonomy and decision-making ability by implementing new decision strategies; resulting in up to 25% better outcomes

  • Redesigned retrospectives (including one-on-one coaching and workshops) that led to consistent execution of the resulting action items

  • Provided intensive coaching to Product Owners (POs) to develop and empower 'Empowered Teams' alongside leadership development to give a realistic view ('de-illusion') of agile frameworks and methods

  • Supported change management processes to foster an agile company culture among management and teams, improving internal communication to increase transparency and effectiveness in agile processes

Jörg Kopitzke

Matthias Strickrodt

Senior Consultant and Interim PMO Manager

Schwanewede

Last position:

Senior Consultant and Interim PMO Manager at Axel Schröder Unternehmensberatung

  • Support in setting up a systematic multi-project management system (around 200 projects)

  • Establishing portfolio and pipeline management

  • Special focus on resource management

  • Roll out of project and portfolio management software

  • Conducting training at all management levels from project managers to executives

  • Support for all users, especially key users

  • Change management: culture change in the project organization

  • Monitoring KPIs for portfolio and pipeline

  • Status reporting to executive board and department heads

  • Successful rollout in seven business units

  • Development and embedding of the required processes

  • Changes in ways of working and increasing cultural change

  • Relief of the project pipeline and increased output through targeted control ("stop starting – start finishing")

Matthias Strickrodt

Bettina Fischer

Quality Management Consultant

Regensburg

Last position:

Quality Management Consultant at Hagl GmbH

  • Quality management, system audit IATF 16949
Bettina Fischer

Christian Merz

Interim advisor / coach / facilitator

Sachsenkam

Last position:

Interim advisor / coach / facilitator

  • COO/CFO, CRO, multi-site operations manager, advisor, task force, PMO, SCRUM master and agile coach

  • Technical/commercial operations lead with P&L responsibility

  • Operations, supply chain, services, sourcing, OPEX, digitalization, IT, engineering, quality, governance

  • Interim multi-site operations management, insolvency management, financial management/CFO, commercial management/sales

  • Enterprise lean transformation and digitalization

  • Agile networks strategy for global operations

  • Industrialization: process management, reporting and KPI matrix

  • Agile workforce organisation: structures and processes

  • Head of PMO – agile transformation and digital squad manager

  • Launch management / ramp up / NPDI

  • Project and performance management system (Hoshin/TGROW)

  • SCRUM master leadership and project engagements

  • Qualification programs: Lean / Six Sigma / agile methods

  • Data analytics and business intelligence market data analytics

  • Value creation / buy & build / M&A management

  • Various private-equity engagements

  • Operational management / SCM

  • Restructuring / transformation

  • Operational excellence / Lean

  • Performance management

  • Experience with Deloitte Consulting and BCG

  • Industrial experience in healthcare services, pharma/biotech, medical devices, manufacturing/electronic, automotive OEM/tier x, manufacturing automation, IT services/digitalization

  • Private-equity related work with firms including Aurelius, Rank, 3i, Emeran, Advent, TA Associates, Cinven, TPG, Duke Street, Dubag, Wellington Partners, Bridgepoint, Barclays Private Equity, Arques, BC Partners, CVC, KPS Capital, KKR, EQT, Astorg

  • Clients and engagements with Fresenius (Fresenius Medical Care, Kabi), Thermo Fisher Scientific, Philips, Danaher, MediGlobe, Roche, Boehringer, Cinfa Biotech, 3M, Qiagen, Stada, Pfizer, Sanofi, Catalent, Aenova, Recipharm, Elanco, Suez, Ametek, Syntegon, Magna, Demmel, Faurecia, Kongsberg, Bosch, Continental, Räuchle, WAFA, Lufthansa

  • Education: MBA, City University (USA); Dipl. Ingenieur Environmental and Process Technology

  • Certifications: Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean Manager (Toyota); Change Manager and performance coach TGROW; Prince 2 and OKR Master; Regulatory affairs / GxP manager

  • Languages: German – mother tongue; English – business fluent

  • International work experience across Asia (especially China, Japan and Singapore), USA, Western and Eastern Europe

Christian Merz

Hauke Losch

Consultant for Project Management, Agility, and Organizational Development

Großhansdorf

Last position:

Consultant for Project Management, Agility, and Organizational Development at Losch Consulting

  • Project management consulting (classic, agile, and hybrid approaches)
  • Project portfolio management and project management office
  • Project management
  • Organizational development and transformation consulting
  • Agility / Lean Management / Kanban
Hauke Losch

Kay Lorenz

Managing Partner

Krefeld

Last position:

Managing Partner at LK17 GmbH

Kay Lorenz

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Certified Lean Manager statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

26 years

Position duration

4.4 years

Positions per freelancer

9

Top business areas

Project Management, Operations, Strategy

Top industries

Manufacturing, Automotive, Professional Services

Certification focus areas

Operations, Quality Assurance, Project Management

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

Master's degree or higher

86%

Doctorate

29%

Certifications per freelancer

6

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages

100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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A Certified Lean Manager shows that the holder understands Lean principles and can apply them to improve real processes. The certification points to practical skills in waste reduction, flow improvement, standardization, and team-based problem solving. For companies, it is a sign that the freelancer can support operational change, not just describe it.

No. CLM focuses on Lean management and process improvement through flow, simplification, and elimination of waste. Lean Six Sigma usually adds a stronger statistical and variation-reduction angle, so the emphasis is different even if the two overlap in practice.

Certified Lean Manager is a strong fit for professionals working in operations, production, logistics, quality, or process improvement. It also suits managers and internal improvement leads who need a structured way to run Lean work with teams. People moving into transformation roles often pursue it to formalize hands-on experience.

A Certified Lean Manager freelancer is well suited to process reviews, Lean workshops, Kaizen support, and standard work design. They can also help identify bottlenecks, improve handovers, and support daily management routines. The certification is most useful when the work needs practical changes that teams can actually adopt.

Preparation for CLM usually combines Lean concepts with applied exercises and examples from real operations. Strong candidates already know how to work with process maps, improvement methods, and team facilitation. The best preparation is often hands-on experience with improvement projects, not just classroom study.

Requirements for Certified Lean Manager programs can vary by provider. In many cases, some professional experience in operations, process work, or management is expected, because the topic is practical and project-oriented. If you are considering the certificate, it helps to already understand how business processes work in the field.

Renewal rules depend on the issuing body. For many Certified Lean Manager programs, the holder is expected to keep skills current through ongoing practice, training, or continuing development. If you are hiring, ask whether the certification is current and whether the freelancer has kept working with Lean methods since earning it.

Certified Lean Manager is especially valuable in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and service operations where process discipline matters. In Germany, it is often relevant in settings that combine structured operations with cross-functional teamwork. It can be useful both for on-site improvement work and for remote analysis of process data and workflows.

The average hourly rate for freelancers with Certified Lean Manager in Germany is 135 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,080 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers with Certified Lean Manager in Germany, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 86% hold at least a Master's degree, and 29% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers with Certified Lean Manager in Germany have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers with Certified Lean Manager in Germany are German (100%), English (89%), and Spanish (22%).

The most common industries among freelancers with Certified Lean Manager in Germany are Manufacturing (89%), Automotive (78%), and Professional Services (67%).

The most common business areas among freelancers with Certified Lean Manager in Germany are Project Management (100%), Operations (89%), and Strategy (78%).

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