Continuous Improvement Manager

Degree in Engineering or scientific disciplines, Master in Lean Six Sigma as a plus. At least 5 years of experience as head of a production engineering department (5-10 process engineers) in structured companies, preferably in the Luxury or automotive sector. Plus: experience in other sectors. Technical and managerial knowledge: Consolidated knowledge of Lean Production principles and techniques (Just in Time, Pull System, Takt Time Analysis, Total Productive Maintenance, Poka Yoke, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kanban, SMED, etc.) and TPS, proven by many years of experience as a leader of Continuous Improvement projects in production and logistics departments. Knowledge of operational tools such as standard motion sheets, Yamazumi chart, work combination tables, Asaichi. Knowledge of labor calculation methods, production line balancing, department productivity calculation. In-depth knowledge of work time definition methodologies (time study and MTM) and workplace ergonomics (Ergo MTM, EAWS, Ocra). Knowledge of Total Quality principles and related methodologies (QA Matrix, FMEA). Good knowledge of SAP, specifically for Master Data, Bills of Materials, Production Cycles, and Info Records. Plus: experience in training on Lean concepts and Idea Management. Personal and interpersonal skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various company functions and suppliers. Excellent ability to work in a team and lead working groups oriented towards the cultural change necessary for the implementation of Lean methodologies. Ability to work independently and in a team. Precision, attention to detail, and integrity. Excellent knowledge of the Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint. Languages known: Fluent written and spoken English, French as a plus.