Continuous Improvement Manager

Vertiv Co; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co in Frankfurt seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive a culture of continuous improvement across the region, identifying inefficiencies and leading structured improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma. This role acts as a trusted advisor to regional and site leadership, ensuring sustainable performance gains across SQDCP.

You will coach teams on problem-solving methodologies, embed CI into daily operations, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred).
• 3–5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process improvement roles.
• Proven track record of leading Kaizen events, DMAIC & Lean projects, and delivering measurable results.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into action.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills — ability to engage stakeholders from front-line employees to senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a pipeline of improvement projects aligned to the strategic priorities, ensuring delivery through structured action tracking.
• Apply structured methodologies (DMAIC, PDCA, A3 Problem Solving) to define problems, measure baselines, analyse root causes, implement solutions, and sustain control.
• Drive waste reduction initiatives targeting quality, cost, lead time, and productivity improvements.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying efficiency gains, standardising processes, and sharing best practices across Regions, countries and functions to achieve Strategic objectives.
• Lead and facilitate improvement initiatives across the region through improvement workshops, Kaizen events and Business Process Transformation projects.
• Support the organisation’s Lean Six Sigma belt certification programme by coaching and mentoring Green Belt and Yellow Belt candidates.
• Coach local teams on performance tools, reporting standards, governance disciplines, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Mentor employees at all levels to develop a continuous improvement mindset and embed CI into daily work routines.
• Partner with business functions (within and outside of the Services team) to ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Continuous Improvement Manager based in Frankfurt will drive a culture of continuous improvement across the region by identifying inefficiencies, leading structured improvement projects, coaching teams on problem-solving methodologies, and embedding Lean and Six Sigma practices into daily operations. This role acts as a trusted advisor to regional and site leadership, ensuring sustainable performance gains across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP). The successful candidate will have a strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach, to optimise performance and support business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a pipeline of improvement projects aligned to the strategic priorities, ensuring delivery through structured action tracking.
• Apply structured methodologies (DMAIC, PDCA, A3 Problem Solving) to define problems, measure baselines, analyse root causes, implement solutions, and sustain control.
• Drive waste reduction initiatives targeting quality, cost, lead time, and productivity improvements.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying efficiency gains, standardising processes, and sharing best practices across Regions, countries and functions to achieve Strategic objectives.
• Lead and facilitate improvement initiatives across the region through improvement workshops, Kaizen events and Business Process Transformation projects.
• Support the organisation’s Lean Six Sigma belt certification programme by coaching and mentoring Green Belt and Yellow Belt candidates.
• Coach local teams on performance tools, reporting standards, governance disciplines, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Mentor employees at all levels to develop a continuous improvement mindset and embed CI into daily work routines.
• Partner with business functions (within and outside of the Services team) to ensure effective service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred).
• 3–5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process improvement roles.
• Proven track record of leading Kaizen events, DMAIC & Lean projects, and delivering measurable results.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into action.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills — ability to engage stakeholders from front-line employees to senior executives.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in a multi-site, multi-country, or matrixed organisation.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Experience coaching and developing Lean / Six Sigma belt candidates.
• Change management experience or certification (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams across multiple regions.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution andnegotiation skills.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 25%