Basel Continuous Improvement Director

Jet Aviation Inc.; Basel; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Aviation Basel is seeking a strategic, results-driven leader to embed Continuous Improvement across the organization. You will define the CI operating model, governance, and cadence, and drive cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency and customer value.

You will partner with senior leaders to prioritize opportunities and manage the CI portfolio from idea through results. The role emphasizes developing people, building capability in Yellow and Green Belt practitioners, and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive CI across cross-functional teams.
• Strong governance, portfolio management, and performance tracking.
• Experience embedding CI into annual objectives and routines.
• Ability to train and coach belt-level practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Basel Continuous Improvement Operating Model: define CI framework, governance, operating model, and meeting cadence for Basel site.
• Identify and prioritize efficiency opportunities with Basel leadership across departments and value streams.
• Govern the CI pipeline from idea to implementation, tracking, risks, savings, and results.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Improvement Council to align priorities and remove barriers.
• Build capability by selecting, training, coaching, and activating Yellow Belt and Green Belt practitioners.
• Embed a culture of excellence by aligning CI with leadership expectations and annual objectives.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Industrial Engineering

Leadership

Change Management

Job description

Jet Aviation Basel is seeking a strategic, results-driven leader to embed Continuous Improvement across the organization. You will define the CI operating model, governance, and cadence, and drive cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency and customer value.

You will partner with senior leaders to prioritize opportunities and manage the CI portfolio from idea through results. The role emphasizes developing people, building capability in Yellow and Green Belt practitioners, and