Essential Responsibilities:
Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and execute a company-wide continuous improvement roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Promote a CI culture through training, mentoring, and facilitation of improvement projects.
• Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities across departments.
Project Management
• Lead and manage Lean/Six Sigma.
• Coordinate Kaizen events, workshops, and cross-functional process reviews.
• Track project performance metrics (e.g., cost savings, cycle time, quality KPIs).
Process Optimization
• Analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks, waste, and variation.
• Implement process changes that improve quality, reduce cost, and increase efficiency.
• Support digital transformation or automation initiatives where applicable.
Collaboration & Coaching
• Partner with operations, quality, logistics, and other business units to drive improvements.
• Coach and develop team members on CI tools and techniques.
• Foster ownership of CI activities at all organizational levels.
Monitoring & Reporting
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure the impact of CI initiatives.
• Report improvement outcomes and present findings to leadership.
• Ensure documentation of new standards and processes post-implementation
KPIs / Performance Targets:
• These indicators are typically tied to efficiency, cost savings, quality improvement, and cultural
adoption of continuous improvement (CI) principles.
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• Experience: 5–8 years of experience in process improvement, operations, or quality
management.
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (required), Black Belt or equivalent (preferred).
Skills:
• Lean Manufacturing / Lean principles
o Value stream mapping, 5S, waste elimination
• Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt)
o DMAIC, root cause analysis
• Process Mapping & Workflow Optimization
o Using tools like Visio, or similar.
• Project Management
o Agile, Scrum, or PMP knowledge to manage improvement projects.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
o Proficiency in Excel, Visio, Power BI
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
o ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001), audits, CAPA processes
• Change-Management
o Ability to lead and support change across different departments.
• Leadership
o Influencing teams without direct authority, coaching skills.
• Communication
o Clear reporting and facilitation of workshops and Kaizen events.
• Problem-Solving
o Strong analytical mindset for identifying root causes and crafting solutions.
• Collaboration & Teamwork
o Working with cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement Culture Building
o Driving a mindset shift across all levels of the organization.
• KPI Development & Monitoring
o Setting metrics for success and using them to drive performance.
• Cost Reduction & Efficiency Strategies
o Identifying savings opportunities and operational bottlenecks.
• Confident, professional presence and collaborative mindset
• Advanced in MS Office
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication
• High degree of creativity, visualization ability and insight
• Time Management
• Leadership
Other:
• Fast-paced manufacturing, logistics, or service environment.
• Requires regular cross-functional collaboration and travel between sites or departments.
• Frequent use of analytics tools and process documentation software.
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