continuous improvement leader (regional / business group CI Director)

ready to impact the future, your way? Go ahead, work the future at Aalberts

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven continuous improvement leader to unlock your ambition and work the future at Aalberts.

As a continuous improvement leader at Aalberts, you will act as role model and serve as a champion for successful and sustained Lean implementation in the region or business group. This position requires a leader, who is in charge to manage the regional or business group CI network to improve the manufacturing efficiency of the sites (safety, scrap, delivery, direct labor productivity, OEE, and other cost), deploy the Group CI strategies and initiatives and to support the site teams in continuous improvement activities.

your responsibilities

Lean network competencies

• work closely with regional COO or business group COO to build the CI network according to the operation strategy
• support the plant / site managers, APU managers and plant / site CI managers to understand the CI strategies and apply the Lean tools
• organise the cross fertilisation of good practices within the region or business group

Lean strategies

• ensure that Lean rules are taken into account in new projects at right time
• validate the sites Lean deployment plan vs group directives & instructions, and Sites Priorities, including Smart factory/Industrial 4.0, and support their deployment

Lean Gemba activities

• coach plant / site managers: plant, production, APU, CI, production & supply chain support functions on Lean processes implementation
• challenge the plants’ budget & related financial indicators of sites in budget preparation phase

Lean standard development contribution

• contribute to the improvement of group Lean standards & tools
• develop the Aalberts production system roadmap developer

site support during industrial crisis

• troubleshooting and help building progress roadmaps for sites when in crisis

your qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field
• extensive hands-on experience (>10 years) in Lean methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Muda hunting, Standard Work, Cycle time balance with automation design, SMED, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, and Lean product line design, plant layout and logistic warehouse layout optimisation, Design for 6 sigma
• extensive hands-on experience in developing smart factory/industrial 4.0 (MES, E-KANBAN, AGV/ARM)
• extensive hands-on experience on developing or improving Lean training, tools and methods
• strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence operation teams at all levels
• change management expertise, with the ability to manage resistance and drive cultural transformation
• proficiency in using Lean software tools and technologies for process mapping, data analysis, and reporting (PPT, Excel, AutoCAD)
• Lean Manufacture in car automotive for > 8 years, preferred
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) preferred

interested in growing together
Aalberts provides a dynamic environment, where it is possible to shape your own future and responsibilities. In this role you have a broad exposure throughout various business levels. In this role you have the unique opportunity to work in a lean organisational structure and being part of a driven and ambitious organisation. If you are the person we are looking for, we cannot wait to meet you! Send your application via the apply now button.

equal opportunity
Aalberts and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.