Continuous Improvement Specialist Ebara Elliott Energy 08:12

AimGulf; Abu Dhabi; Híbrido; AED 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ebara Elliott Energy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to independently lead small improvement workstreams. The role focuses on delivering measurable local improvements and sustainment in a hybrid, KEZAD Free Zone setting.

The candidate will drive Kaizen events, analyze performance, develop standard work, and track KPIs with cross-functional teams across manufacturing and service operations.

Formación

• 3–5 years applying CI or process improvement in manufacturing, service, or operations.
• Experience leading small projects or workstreams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with Lean/Six Sigma emphasis a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate Kaizen activities and improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Lead small projects (A3/charter) and Kaizen events.
• Analyze root causes and implement countermeasures; support pilots.
• Develop standard work, process docs, and training.
• Track KPI performance and validate benefits with Finance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across networks.
• Lead projects using A3/PDCA/DMAIC methods.
• Create visual management, standard work, and training materials.

Conocimientos

Structured problem solving

Facilitation

Change adoption and sustainment

KPIs & analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

A3/PDCA/DMAIC leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Operations/Supply Chain

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma emphasis (plus)

Herramientas

Six Sigma

Lean tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: Hybrid

Date Posted: 3 November 2026

Job Reference/ID: R4061

Job Description / Role:

Ebara Elliott Energy is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to independently support and lead small improvement projects or workstreams across manufacturing and/or service operations. The role focuses on delivering measurable local improvements and sustainment.

This is a full time permanent position based in KEZAD Free Zone, Abu Dhabi on a hybrid working basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Kaizen activities, analyze performance, and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer experience.
• Lead small improvement projects (A3/charter) and facilitate Kaizen events.
• Analyze root causes and recommend countermeasures; support pilots and rollouts.
• Develop and update standard work, process documentation, and training.
• Track KPI performance, validate benefits with Finance, and support sustainment.
• Support cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing and service networks.
• Lead small projects using A3/PDCA/DMAIC.
• Develop visual management, standard work, and training materials.
• Track KPIs and validate benefits with stakeholders.
• Communicate in a professional, positive, courteous manner at all times with all levels of the business.

Experience Required:

• 3-5 years applying CI / process improvement in manufacturing, service, or operational environments; experience leading small projects/workstreams.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience). Degrees or Advanced Degrees with an emphasis on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence considered a plus.

Skills Required:

• Structured problem solving
• Facilitation
• Change adoption and sustainment mindset
• Utilize Six Sigma, lean tools and techniques
• Facilitation of Kaizen events and structured problem-solving (A3/PDCA/DMAIC)
• Ability to build basic business cases, define KPIs, and track benefits
• Working knowledge of quality tools (FMEA basics, control plans, mistake-proofing)
• Strong stakeholder engagement across operations, quality, engineering, supply chain, and finance
• Self-directed planning, prioritization, and time management
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in shop floor, repair center, or field service environments
• Process and leadership-oriented mindset
• Meeting facilitation and training skills

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

A manufacturer of turbomachinery including compressors, steam turbines and expanders. It supplies and services rotating equipment for oil and gas, petrochemical, power and industrial customers, supported by global engineering and aftermarket teams.

Company Industry: Manufacturing

Department / Functional Area: Operations

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)