Continuous Improvement Manager

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Job Title- Continuous Improvement Manager

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement (CI) Facilitator with 12-15 years of experience to lead and support strategic tactical and operational improvement across the organization. This leadership role is responsible for championing developing and executing a continuous improvement roadmap/culture using advanced problem-solving methodologies to drive impactful changes. As a CI Facilitator you will work closely with senior leadership providing expertise in CI tools and processes to embed a culture of operational excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuous Improvement Strategy: Develop implement and steer the CI roadmap across multiple business functions aligning with the organizations strategic objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Program Management: Oversee and manage a portfolio of CI projects from initiation to execution ensuring projects are delivered on time within scope and with measurable impact.
• Process Improvement & Problem Solving: Lead and facilitate improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and other problem-solving tools and methodologies including root cause analysis value stream mapping and Kaizen.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Senior Leadership Influence: Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement facilitate workshops and present project outcomes that support business goals.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics to support project decision-making and measure the impact of improvement initiatives providing clear metrics to guide continuous improvement.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver training programs on CI methodologies and problem-solving tools to build organizational capability and promote best practices across teams.
• Governance & Reporting: Establish and maintain governance structures performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to track CI project progress and impact providing regular updates to senior leadership.
• Qualifications:

• Bachelors/masters degree in engineering Business Operations Management or a related field; an advanced degree or certifications in Lean Six Sigma or Project Management are preferred.
• 12-15 years of experience in continuous improvement program management or operational excellence with a proven track record in leading CI projects across various business functions.
• Expertise in CI tools and problem-solving methodologies including Lean Six Sigma root cause analysis and process mapping.
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to oversee complex cross-functional initiatives from ideation through to execution.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and drive change.
• Analytical mindset and data-driven approach with experience in using data analytics to measure improvement impact and support strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated success in training and mentoring teams in CI practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.