Director of Continuous Improvement

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Our client is a global Tier 1 in the manufacturing industry and is looking for a Regional Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Senior Manager

• Lean Culture Ambassador:
  You lead by example, cultivating a Lean culture across all plants under your scope. You pursue the true north star. You believe there is always a better way to run our supply chain — and you live by it. You challenge the status quo daily, pushing us to be better than yesterday and tomorrow better than today.
• Supply Chain Strategist:
  You co-develop the strategic roadmap for your region’s supply chain, adapted to plant maturity and complexity. You leverage and enrich our supply chain playbook to scale initiatives that deliver breakthrough SQDC results.
• • Team Coach:
  With boots on the ground, at Gemba, you are constantly present at the point of impact, shape mindsets with clarity, train with purpose, and coach with conviction. You set the tone and mindset for roles impacted by transformation. Around you, people understand that we either win or learn — but we prefer to win :)
• Process-Oriented Leader:
  You know when to enforce process discipline and when to drive experimentation. You guide teams through the right balance of agility and standardization to achieve the future state at the site level and across central functions. You are the regional source of technical lean skillset to establish processes.
• Data-Driven Decision-Maker:
  You trust data, and you expect others to do the same. But you also understand that speed matters. When full visibility isn’t possible, you make informed calls backed by the best available evidence. You balance analysis with action, using data as your compass, not a crutch.

Needed

Experience:

• Supply Chain Proven Expertise:
  Extensive experience in supply chain management, focusing on optimizing processes, reducing lead times, improving customer satisfaction, and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Lean Transformation Cases:
  Strong background in driving Lean transformations within supply chain functions, linking Lean principles with supply chain strategies. Simplicity while eliminating waste, implementing pull systems, and leading lead time reduction is a must.
• Track Record:
  Proven success in delivering measurable results across multiple supply chain functions, including customer planning, material handling, supply planning, and demand forecasting. Demonstrated ability to overcome challenges and achieve significant improvements while partnering in a matrixed organization.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to align supply chain operations with broader business goals, co-developing strategies that support growth and operational excellence across multiple regions and plants
• Project Management:
  Extensive experience managing and delivering complex supply chain projects, from planning through execution, ensuring that project milestones are met and objectives are achieved.

Needed

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations management, or a related field. Master’s preferred.
• Technical Lean:
  Strong understanding of Lean principles and practices, particularly in supply chain. Six Sigma Certified (Green or Black Belt) and APICS certifications are a plus.
• Languages:
  
  Fluent in English; additional European language proficiency is a plus.
• Communication:
  Strong verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas simply to various stakeholders.
  • Digital:
  Intermediate in Excel level. Business Intelligence (BI) tools, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and understanding the latest supply chain technologies are a plus.
• Leadership:
  Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire teams and drive performance.
• Team Player:
  Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and in a matrixed organization, building strong relationships and fostering teamwork.