Continuous Improvement Manager

Your Tasks Lead and execute the plant's Continuous Improvement strategy, ensuring effective implementation of improvement initiatives and sustainable results. Drive the implementation and continuous development of BMOS, MANEX, TPM, and other operational excellence programs. Identify operational losses and lead initiatives to eliminate them, improving equipment availability, performance, and quality.

Lead Lean Six Sigma projects using methodologies and tools such as DMAIC, A3, SMED, and other continuous improvement techniques. Develop and monitor KPIs, ensuring accurate performance measurement, reporting, and follow-up on action plans. Lead and influence cross-functional teams, building improvement capabilities and promoting a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Ensure the standardization and sustainability of implemented improvements across plant operations. Lead the Material Loss program, coordinating priorities and improvement initiatives across different business areas. Drive the development of your team, including Continuous Improvement leaders and Digitalization professionals.

Leverage data and digital tools such as SAP and Power BI to support decision-making and operational performance.

Your Profile

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience leading and implementing Continuous Improvement strategies within manufacturing or plant environments. Experience in FMCG, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing industries. Strong background in Lean Six Sigma and World Class Manufacturing (WCM).

Hands-on experience with TPM, SMED, DMAIC, A3, and other Continuous Improvement methodologies. Demonstrated experience identifying operational losses, implementing improvement projects, and delivering sustainable results. Experience leading teams, developing people's capabilities, and influencing stakeholders at a managerial level.

Advanced Excel skills and experience preparing business presentations. Knowledge of SAP and Power BI. Advanced English proficiency. At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello.

We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society. Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST.

We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.