Continuous Improvement Coach - Kaizen & Change

Etex Group; Roslev; Hybrid; DKK 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex Group – Skamol division in Branden, Denmark, seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to coach teams, drive a CI roadmap, and lead Kaizen events onsite. You’ll foster safety, quality, and engagement while embedding best practices across operations with a focus on eliminating losses and boosting performance.

The role requires strong coaching, change leadership, and the ability to influence at all levels, with hybrid working supported to balance on-site and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar, continuous improvement role within a factory environment.
• Proven ability to drive change and motivate teams to embrace new ways of working.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with a passion for building a CI culture.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
• High integrity, reliability, and personal commitment.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build networks across the organization.
• Commitment to safety and quality as part of a sustainable CI program.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive a culture of continuous improvement by developing and delivering a clear, locally aligned CI roadmap.
• Lead impactful change initiatives across operations, inspiring teams and challenging the status quo.
• Champion cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains, delivering tangible results.
• Coach and empower teams through training and hands-on support in CI methodologies such as 5S, DMAIC, and problem solving.
• Own exciting CI projects, lead Kaizen events, workshops, and transformation activities on site.
• Embed best practices and ensure improvements are sustained, tracked, and aligned to key performance outcomes.
• Partner with factory teams to identify opportunities, eliminate losses, and enhance performance.
• Foster a culture of safety and quality, driving behavioural change through visible leadership.
• Act as a role model and change ambassador, supporting employee growth and engagement.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Change management

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Safety & quality culture

Leadership

Job description

Etex Group – Skamol division in Branden, Denmark, seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to coach teams, drive a CI roadmap, and lead Kaizen events onsite. You’ll foster safety, quality, and engagement while embedding best practices across operations with a focus on eliminating losses and boosting performance.

The role requires strong coaching, change leadership, and the ability to influence at all levels, with hybrid working supported to balance on-site and remote collaboration.