Global Continuous Improvement Director

Sidel; Parma; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is seeking a Group Continuous Improvement Director to lead transformative initiatives that enhance quality and customer experience. This strategic role will focus on optimizing processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong vision, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complexity while aligning improvement initiatives with the company's long-term goals. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and professional growth, and make a significant impact on the organization’s success.

Servizi

Professional growth opportunities

Training on improvement methodologies

Focus on quality and innovation

Competenze

• Experience in continuous improvement and process management roles.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on simplification.

Mansioni

• Define and implement continuous improvement strategies and programs.
• Analyze and optimize business processes for operational efficiency.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Continuous Improvement

Process Management

Lean Methodology

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Do you have a passion for continuous improvement and a desire to lead innovative initiatives that elevate organizational performance? Are you ready to change the way we think about continuous improvement and inspire teams to embrace new ideas and excellence? If so, this is the role you’re looking for. The Group Continuous Improvement Director is a highly strategic role instrumental in raising quality & CI standards and improving the customer experience of some of the best-known brands in the world. This cross-functional role promotes collaboration across departments and facilitates strategic engagement with senior leadership. The role reports to the Vice President of Group Quality & Continuous Improvement.

Your Mission

You will define and implement, in collaboration with the other functions, the continuous improvement strategies and programs. This role focuses on optimizing processes, enhancing quality, reducing costs, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
The Group Continuous Improvement Director plays a critical role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, which can lead to enhanced competitiveness, increased customer satisfaction, and improved financial performance for Sidel.

We are looking for a highly skilled professional who can operate with ambiguity, manage complexity, and simplify processes to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a strategic vision and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. This role will play a key part in defining and shaping the strategy related to Continuous Improvement and process simplification, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic vision and ability to integrate improvement initiatives with the company’s long-term goals.
• Actively contribute to the definition of the Continuous Improvement and simplification strategy, ensuring it is embedded in the company’s long-term vision.
• Analyze and optimize business processes to ensure operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Work in uncertain and ambiguous environments, identifying the best solutions to address business challenges.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear and simple messages.
• Simplify complex processes by eliminating inefficiencies and promoting a lean approach.
• Take a strategic approach in managing continuous improvement initiatives, aligning them with company objectives.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to optimize performance.

Your Profile

• Previous experience in roles related to continuous improvement, process management, or business optimization.
• Ability to work in uncertain and changing environments while maintaining a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and engaging cross-functional teams.
• Analytical and simplification-oriented mindset, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar).
• Proven ability to contribute to and support the development of Continuous Improvement strategies at a company-wide level.

What we offer

• A dynamic and stimulating environment with extensive opportunities for professional growth.
• The opportunity to work on strategic and high-impact projects.
• Continuous training on improvement methodologies and process optimization.
• A company culture focused on quality and innovation.

Contract Type

Permanent

Country

ITALY

Location

Parma