Role description:
• Lead and coordinate the IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma) program, ensuring the involvement of all factory employees;
Develop and maintain a continuous improvement culture across the organization;
Define the direction and priorities for Continuous Improvement initiatives;
Support the achievement of factory targets related to waste and loss reduction;
Ensure sustainable short-term and long-term results, in line with global IL6S requirements, contributing to increased productivity and operational efficiency;
Support the development and implementation of the factory's Continuous Improvement strategy;
Ensure understanding and implementation of Integrated Lean Six Sigma processes, optimizing existing processes and developing new, efficient end-to-end operational processes;
Optimize the use of available resources through the application of CI / IL6S methodologies;
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects and initiatives, promoting employee involvement and encouraging mindset and behavioral changes to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale objectives;
• Play a key role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Plant Roadmap;
Collaborate with regional teams, the CI / IL6S and E2E networks, as well as CI Managers from other factories and countries, to share best practices and apply global benchmarking methodologies;
• Collaborate with regional teams, the CI / IL6S and E2E networks, as well as CI Managers from other factories and countries, to share best practices and apply global benchmarking methodologies.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Manufacturing or Engineering;
University degree;
Advanced English language skills;
Experience in productivity management;
Expertise in manufacturing process optimization;
Practical knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools: Productivity Cycle, Problem Solving, CIL, CL, DH, etc;
Expertise in IL6S and HPWS (IWS / LEAN / TPM or similar methodologies);
Ability to identify and implement improvement opportunities;
Strategic thinking and results orientation;
Understanding of Change Management principles and organizational redesign;
Ability to act as a change agent;
Strong communication skills;
Problem-solving skills;
Ability to motivate and influence people;
• Active listening skills;
Ability to communicate effectively and engage teams;
Ability to support and lead change processes.