Continuous Improvement Manager

Role description:

• Lead and coordinate the IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma) program, ensuring the involvement of all factory employees; Develop and maintain a continuous improvement culture across the organization; Define the direction and priorities for Continuous Improvement initiatives; Support the achievement of factory targets related to waste and loss reduction; Ensure sustainable short-term and long-term results, in line with global IL6S requirements, contributing to increased productivity and operational efficiency; Support the development and implementation of the factory's Continuous Improvement strategy; Ensure understanding and implementation of Integrated Lean Six Sigma processes, optimizing existing processes and developing new, efficient end-to-end operational processes; Optimize the use of available resources through the application of CI / IL6S methodologies;
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects and initiatives, promoting employee involvement and encouraging mindset and behavioral changes to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale objectives;
• Play a key role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Plant Roadmap; Collaborate with regional teams, the CI / IL6S and E2E networks, as well as CI Managers from other factories and countries, to share best practices and apply global benchmarking methodologies;
• Collaborate with regional teams, the CI / IL6S and E2E networks, as well as CI Managers from other factories and countries, to share best practices and apply global benchmarking methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Manufacturing or Engineering; University degree; Advanced English language skills; Experience in productivity management; Expertise in manufacturing process optimization; Practical knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools: Productivity Cycle, Problem Solving, CIL, CL, DH, etc; Expertise in IL6S and HPWS (IWS / LEAN / TPM or similar methodologies); Ability to identify and implement improvement opportunities; Strategic thinking and results orientation; Understanding of Change Management principles and organizational redesign; Ability to act as a change agent; Strong communication skills; Problem-solving skills; Ability to motivate and influence people;
• Active listening skills; Ability to communicate effectively and engage teams; Ability to support and lead change processes.