Director, Continuous Improvement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the implementation of the company’s Lean operating system across manufacturing, distribution, and commercial divisions.

• Create and oversee a Kaizen pipeline that aligns with strategic priorities and value streams.

• Propel enterprise initiatives aimed at enhancing SQDIPC performance.

• Integrate Lean thinking and systematic problem-solving to facilitate long-term cultural change.

• Lead and organize impactful Kaizen events across both operational and transactional processes.

• Detect enhancement opportunities through value stream mapping, Gemba observation, and data analysis.

• Formulate and execute rapid improvement strategies to boost performance.

• Ensure that improvements are standardized, maintained, and scalable.

• Cultivate organizational Lean capabilities through coaching, training, and mentorship.

• Develop Lean champions and continuous improvement practitioners throughout the network.

• Promote a culture of disciplined problem-solving.

• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams to advance initiatives.

• Align Lean initiatives with business strategy and operational goals.

• Work alongside senior leaders to ensure enterprise-wide alignment.

• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and governance frameworks to monitor progress.

• Drive accountability and ensure the sustainability of improvement initiatives.

• Communicate progress and insights to senior leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience leading Lean transformations in manufacturing or supply chain settings.

• Proven success in implementing TPS/Lean methodologies across multiple site operations.

• Demonstrated influence on SQDIPC performance metrics.

• Experience in facilitating Kaizen events in both operational and transactional areas.

• Strong history of collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Extensive knowledge of Lean/TPS tools and methodologies, including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Flow/Pull Systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.

• Lean certification (e.g., Black Belt, Lean Practitioner) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Professional development opportunities