Continuous Improvement Manager

Safran Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Group is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Manager to lead Lean Sigma initiatives across the organization in the UAE. You will oversee project delivery, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive efficiency improvements in production and support processes.

The role requires extensive experience in project management, strong expertise in continuous improvement methodologies, and the ability to mentor teams while aligning with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required and relevance to manufacturing or operations.
• 5+ years of experience in project management and continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of Lean Sigma methodologies and practice.
• Budgeting and performance management knowledge.
• Experience with Lean and change management in complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and within scope.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives and deploy continuous improvement programs.
• Manage resources and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress.
• Measure performance and report KPIs to management.

Skills

Management systems

Project management

Process improvement

Lean Sigma

Budgeting & performance management

Change management

Microsoft Office

Industry knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager

Job details

General information

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Reference number

2026-184105

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Performance improvment management

Job title

Continuous Improvement Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Project management responsibilities include delivering every project on time within budget and scope. Project leaders should have a technical background as well as be skilled in business management, budgeting and analysis. Must have solid background in continuous improvement methodologies and practice – monitoring and improving organizational processes to ensure maximum efficiency. Excellent research and analysis skills to ensure that workflows are mapped and to remove waste and low-value activities – recommending best practice solutions. Guided by formal kaizen methodologies, incumbent must take the lead in implementing changes, acting as a leader and mentor throughout different areas of the organization.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Setting boundaries of the project with the help of the project sponsor
• Implement the structure of the project management (especially the decision-making body – ie Steering Committee)
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Implementing ambitious improvement projects using methods such as Lean Sigma
• Supervise projects led by Green Belts (or BB if MBB) and develop their skills
• Coordinate internal and external resources for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and escalation to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Drive KPIs and continuous improvement across all department of the company.
• Responsible for deployment, implementation and adherence to the One Safran development management system.
• Responsible to manage the company projects and define budget, drive the investment.
• Responsible to implement standard particularly in production lines.
• Assists the MD for the company Road Map and to prepare the budget on line with production forecast.
• Train and coach the employee for Lean and continuous improvement.

Candidate skills & requirements

• Knowledge of management system, processes and organizations
• Project management and risk management
• Firm understanding of process improvement techniques and experience with implementation
• Knowledge of the leverages of change in complex organizations
• Knowledge of the basics in terms of budgeting and performance management
• Lean Sigma tools and methods
• Knowledge of various industry
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required

Job location

Mideast, United Arab Emirates

City (-ies)

Dubai South Logistics District Plot: WB 14 & WB 15 - Gate 1 Dubai

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Master Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years