Continuous Improvement Manager (5112)

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager BillingsforsJnkping

Location:Jnkping and BIllingsfors
Reporting To: Plant Manager part of management team for BIllingsforsJnkping

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to join our platform leadership team. This role is pivotal in driving short and longterm improvements in performance capability and culture across multiple areas of our plant operations. As a key partner to the Plant Manager and respective teams in the plants you will lead the planning execution and governance of CI strategies while enabling our teams to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic CI Planning
  Support the Plant Manager Operations Managers and Area Managers in defining both short and longterm CI targets aligned with overall business goals.

• Action Plan Development & Execution
  Ensure each area develops effective action plans to meet CI targets. Provide guidance and challenge assumptions where needed to ensure highimpact sustainable actions.

• Performance Monitoring & Escalation
  Track execution of action plans offering support and constructive challenge. Escalate critical deviations to the Plant Manager and Head of CI as appropriate.

• Plant Performance Oversight
  Continuously monitor plant KPIs against CI targets. Identify performance gaps and work proactively to eliminate roadblocks escalating persistent issues when necessary.

• Kaizen & Methodology Deployment
  Lead Kaizen events CI workshops and training sessions to embed Lean and Continuous Improvement tools and thinking across the platform.

• Team Collaboration & Culture
  Serve as an active member of the integrated platform management team fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement across all functions.

• H&S and Quality Alignment
  Work closely with Health & Safety and Quality managers to align CI initiatives with safety and quality objectives ensuring consistency and impact.

• People Development
  Provide input and recommendations on training needs coaching or team adjustments to enhance CI competencies within the plants.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Inspire motivate and influence teams at all levels to embrace a continuous improvement mindset.

• Act as a change agent leading by example in fostering accountability collaboration and problemsolving.

• Coach and mentor managers and CI practitioners to strengthen leadership capability across the platform.

• Promote transparent communication constructive feedback and crossfunctional cooperation to drive aligned execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Management or related field.

• Minimum 5 years experience in operational excellence Lean or CI roles within manufacturing or industrial settings.

• Deep knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and CI tools (Green/Black Belt preferred).

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proven experience facilitating change and delivering measurable improvements.

• High analytical capability with a handson problemsolving approach.

What We Offer

• A key leadership role in shaping the future of operational excellence within our platform

• Collaborative work environment with crossfunctional exposure

• Learning and development opportunities focused on continuous growth

Are you ready to lead change and drive performance
Apply today to become a catalyst for Continuous Improvement across our operations.

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