Continuous Improvement Manager

About vacancy

Our client is an internationally operating producer within the FMCG industry and plays a leading role in sustainable packaging solutions. At the production site in Oss, they work daily on high-quality, fully recyclable products for customers worldwide.
To take the next step in operational excellence and continuous improvement, we are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager / CI Lead. In this role, you will be the driving force behind improving processes, performance and culture within the plant.

• Job description

  As Continuous Improvement Manager, you will lead the implementation and further development of the production and improvement programme within the site. The goal: to deliver sustainable products of the highest quality, at the lowest possible cost and with the shortest lead time in a safe, pleasant and inclusive working environment.

  You will work closely with management and various stakeholders within the organisation and ensure that continuous improvement becomes part of daily work.

  Your duties and responsibilities:

  • Implement and further develop the Continuous Improvement production system;
  • Identify improvement opportunities to increase the operational focus and performance of the plant;
  • Actively encourage a CI culture based on data, facts and ownership;
  • Sharing CI best practices and knowledge within the organisation;
  • Lead improvement initiatives aimed at process control and optimisation;
  • Function as a point of contact for CI-related issues within various departments;
  • Train and supervise employees (including Yellow & Green Belt training courses);
  • Provide and manage visual communication around CI;
  • Manage CI project portfolio and report on progress, KPIs and targets;
  • Act as project manager on selected improvement projects;
  • Chair and attend project and steering committee meetings;
  • Ensure improvements are structurally integrated into daily operations;
  • Contribute to the Integrated Management System (IMS), including through SOPs, training and documentation;
  • Perform data analysis, SPC and experiments to improve processes;
  • Develop, implement and maintain SPC systems and related training courses.
• About the company

  You will be working at an internationally operating manufacturer in the FMCG, with a strong focus on innovation, quality and sustainability. The factory, located in North-East Brabant, is a modern, high-speed production location where millions of products roll off the production line every year. You will be working in a constantly evolving environment where technology, leadership and the power to improve come together.

• Offer
  • Minimum 5 years' work experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably FMCG or manufacturing);
  • Thorough knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma and TPM;
  • Experience with CI tools such as VSM, RCA and statistical analysis;
  • Black Belt certified or willing to obtain this certification;
  • Strong communication skills and ability to get people on board at all levels;
  • Analytically strong and comfortable with data from various sources;
  • Creative, solution-oriented and proactive in improving processes;
  • Demonstrable experience in project management and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Your profile
  • A gross monthly salary of up to 100K
  • 27 holidays + 13 ADV days per year
  • An annual profit-linked payment
  • A year-end bonus
  • Working conditions according to the Collective Labour Agreement Metalektro, including:
    • Good pension scheme
    • Ample education and training opportunities
    • Participation in group insurance
    • Discounted company fitness
  • Many career opportunities within a stable and technically challenging organisation
  • A key role within an international and forward-looking manufacturing environment
  • Plenty of scope for personal development, training and certification
  • An organisational culture that focuses on teamwork, diversity and inclusiveness
  • Working for a client that takes sustainability and innovation seriously
  • A challenging position with visible impact on both performance and people