Continuous improvement specialist EMEA

VF Corporation; Oost-Vlaanderen; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Subsidised canteen and break rooms

Free hot drinks

Flexible working hours

Birthday off

Pension scheme and health cover

Discount on VF brands

On-site parking

Volunteer hours (40 per year)

Discount card with 50% discount on VF

Résumé du poste

VF Corporation is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our EMEA CI team in Belgium. You will help Distribution Centre teams work smarter, safer and more efficiently by embedding lean thinking, problem solving and a culture of continuous improvement.

This role involves collaborating with operations to identify opportunities, deploying improvement initiatives and measuring impact in a fast-paced retail environment across shifts and sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous improvement and lean principles.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, retail or engineering environments is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Support CI initiatives across Distribution Centre to improve safety, quality, cost and service.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement practical improvements.
• Use problem-solving tools and data insights to drive root-cause analysis and prevent recurrence.
• Coach teams to embed lean thinking across shifts and functions.
• Support governance and deployment of CI frameworks and programmes, including idea generation initiatives.
• Assist with feasibility assessments, monitor results and ensure smooth implementation.

Connaissances

Lean thinking

Problem solving

Data-driven

Communication skills

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Description du poste

Employment: Permanent

Industry: Fashion and Apparel / Retail

Reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager, EMEA

Hiring Range:

annually

Let’s Talk About The Role

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will play an important role in helping our Distribution Centre teams work smarter, safer and more efficiently.

Working as part of the EMEA Continuous Improvement team, you will support the delivery of improvement initiatives across the site, helping to embed lean thinking, problem solving and a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys identifying opportunities, driving positive change and collaborating with others to make a real impact in a fast-paced operational environment.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Support the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives across the Distribution Centre, helping to improve safety, quality, cost and service performance.
• Work closely with operational teams to identify process inefficiencies, remove waste and implement practical, sustainable improvements.
• Use problem-solving tools and data insights to investigate root causes, reduce recurring issues and improve overall operational performance.
• Help embed lean thinking and continuous improvement principles through coaching, collaboration and hands‑on support across teams and shifts.
• Contribute to the governance and deployment of CI frameworks, process standards and improvement programmes, including idea generation initiatives.
• Support projects, testing activities and new initiatives by helping to assess feasibility, monitor results and ensure smooth implementation.

We’d love to hear from you if you are passionate about continuous improvement and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

You will bring strong communication skills, a proactive mindset and the confidence to work with colleagues across different teams and levels of the organisation.

An interest in lean principles, process improvement and problem solving will help you succeed in this role, and experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, retail or engineering environments would be an advantage.

What’s In It For You

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global organisation where you can develop your skills, contribute fresh ideas and help shape how continuous improvement is delivered across the site.

You’ll work with experienced colleagues, gain exposure to a wide range of operational projects and be part of a culture that values curiosity, teamwork and progress.

When it comes to benefits, we offer a complete package:

• A supportive feedback culture in which respect and integrity are central
• An inclusive, international working environment where people from diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities like to work together
• Being part of an iconic lifestyle brand within a multi‑brand and multi‑country organization
• Subsidised canteen and break rooms with free hot drinks
• Flexible working hours and even the possibility to buy extra vacation days, plus your birthday off!
• Pension scheme and health cover package
• Discount on your gym membership
• Opportunity to volunteer 40 hours per year during working hours
• Free secure parking on site
• Discount card with 50% discount on all VF brands

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At VF, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and supports every associate to bring their authentic self to work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who is excited about this opportunity to apply, even if your experience does not match every requirement listed.

We have just one question…. Are you in?!