Continuous Improvement Manager in Hamburg bei Olympus Europa SE & Co KG

Your responsibilities

This position will identify and improve the outcomes of QA/RA, R&D, Manufacturing, and operational processes to improve quality, drive efficiencies and reduce costs for the sites across the Olympus network. This role will manage implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen, RCA/RCI, Six Sigma and will take the lead in fostering the development of Site Ambassadors, & Lean/Six Sigma Practitioners by being a leading, proactive change agent that drives a Continuous Improvement culture. Governance and Cultural Transformation (Employee Engagement)
• Influence through ongoing partnership and active coaching at all levels of the sites
• Partner and collaborate with leaders to discover Continuous Improvement opportunities, and to facilitate/lead the execution of significant Kaizen events
Process Excellence Capability and Programs/Training and Coaching
• Train and coach associates in LEAN (Yellow Belt) & Six Sigma (Green Belt) thinking and methodologies
• Build capabilities in Operational Excellence (LEAN/SIX SIGMA). Guarantee sustainability of scientific thinking by reaching sufficient penetration levels of people trained, certified and active users of tools
Process Excellence Strategy
• Maintain and support the development of our Process Excellence goals and objectives
• Provide progress reports for each site

Your qualification

• A 4-year college degree (Bachelor’s Degree) or equivalent in a technical or science-related field is required
• Green Belt Certification is required
• 8 + years of demonstrated Continuous Improvement experience
• Excellent use of Lean, RCA/RCI and Six Sigma methodologies
• Training others in CI tools & methodologies is a +
• Process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and RCA/RCI
• Ability and desire to work in a remote, team-oriented environment
• Ability to effectively engage people at all levels of the business, strong coaching, and mentoring skills
• Strong relationship skills with the ability to foster a sense of community with cross-functional stakeholders
• In this role, up to 30% travel should be expected, sometimes in short notice
This role can be fulfilled in any EMEA location.

Your competencies