Plant Continuous Improvement Manager - Temps & Methods

Description

Christian Dior Couture, the House of Dreams, is renowned worldwide for its unique savoir-faire and the explosive creativity that come together within our métiers of excellence. Our Maison is a place where we foster growth and seek individuals who have the courage to dare and succeed. Join us and shape your future in a pleasant, dynamic, and inclusive environment, where we create and pass on excellence with determination, courage, and optimism.

The Continuous Improvement Manager will support our manufacturing plant in driving operational excellence and efficiency. The role focuses on improving production and materials performances, optimizing material usage and supporting accurate product costing. The ideal candidate brings a structured and data-driven mindset.

Les missions

• Being the key point-of-contact for Corporate Operational Excellence and collaborate to implement process optimization and best-practice standards;
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to increase production efficiency and reduce waste (Lean, Kaizen, problem-solving);
• Conduct time & method studies to define flows, cycles for products, standard work, identify losses and optimize operations on the shop floor;
• Analyze and validate costing data, supporting the creation and refinement of cost models for materials, labor, and processes;
• Monitor key KPIs (productivity, scrap, efficiency, material usage) and propose corrective actions;
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to identify improvement opportunities and deploy structured action plans;
• Drive root-cause analysis and support the implementation of corrective and preventive measures;
• Benchmark internal and external practices, bringing a rigorous industrial mindset to the fashion manufacturing environment;
• Support the rollout of digital tools and methodologies for data collection, performance tracking, and workflow optimization.
• Propose and monitor efficiencies and reduced cycle time by ensuring continuous improvement;

Profil

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field; 3+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Industrial engineering or Production within a dynamic international setting, specifically focused on Operations environment; Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving methodologies, and time & methods (MTM, MOST, or similar); Solid understanding of costing, production flows and material efficiency; Excellent analytical skills and strong proficiency with Excel and data tools; Hands-on mindset with the ability to work closely with operators and managers on the shop floor; Strong communication and facilitation skills; Fluent in English. French is a plus.