Responsibilities:

• Define and deploy the operational excellence strategy in alignment with company objectives

• Lead the facilitation and monitoring of continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)

• Train, coach, and support operational and functional teams in CI methodologies

• Establish a performance management system (KPIs, dashboards, operational reviews)

• Standardize processes and ensure their deployment across all sites or units

• Facilitate problem-solving workshops (DMAIC, 8D, A3, QRQC, etc.)

• Identify and prioritize waste reduction areas (time, costs, quality, logistics)

• Lead internal OPEX audits and measure the maturity of CI practices

• Support change management and remove behavioral or organizational barriers

• Ensure sustainability of improvements through performance reviews and visual standards

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or master's degree in an industrial field (mechanical, electrical, or process engineering)

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in a dedicated continuous improvement or operational excellence role

• Recognized Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is highly desirable

• Advanced mastery of Lean tools (VSM, SMED, 5S, TPM, Kanban, Kaizen)

• Mastery of problem-solving methods (DMAIC, 8D, A3, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, Pareto)

• Experience in delivering training and on-site coaching sessions (Gemba)

• Very good knowledge of performance management systems (operational KPIs, performance reviews)

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments (production, logistics, quality, maintenance)

• Professional working proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) is mandatory

• Rigor, analytical mindset, leadership without direct hierarchical authority