Continuous Improvement Manager

Bleckmann Solutions B.V.; Almelo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Autonomy & ownership

International environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bleckmann is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to lead initiatives that optimize logistics operations across Europe and beyond. You will drive productivity, quality, and cost improvements using Lean Six Sigma and data-driven insights.

In this role you will coach leaders, run workshops, and standardize best practices with a focus on measurable impact and operational excellence in a fast‑growing international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Consulting.
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Strong data-driven mindset with KPI focus and performance data usage.
• Proficient in Power BI, Excel, WMS, ERP systems, and reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement projects with clear impact on operational KPIs.
• Analyze processes, performance, and data to identify opportunities.
• Develop and implement improvement roadmaps and change initiatives.
• Facilitate Lean workshops, Kaizen events, and root‑cause analyses.
• Coach managers and teams in CI principles and best practices.
• Monitor progress and report results to senior stakeholders.
• Standardize processes and embed best practices across the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Coaching & influencing

Continuous Improvement

Dutch & English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

WMS

ERP systems

Reporting platforms

Job description

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew? At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

We’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight‑knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact. Whether you’re on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you, fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia, high energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, and guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

Are you an experienced Continuous Improvement professional with a passion for driving operational excellence? At Bleckmann, we are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager who will lead impactful improvement initiatives and help optimize our logistics operations.

Your Challenge

You will be responsible for identifying, leading, and implementing initiatives that improve productivity, quality, cost, efficiency, capacity utilization, and service performance. Using data‑driven insights and Continuous Improvement methodologies, you will work closely with Operations and Site Leadership to deliver measurable results and build a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement projects with a clear impact on operational KPIs.
• Analyze processes, performance, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement improvement roadmaps and change initiatives.
• Facilitate Lean workshops, Kaizen events, and root‑cause analyses.
• Coach managers and teams in Continuous Improvement principles and best practices.
• Monitor project progress and communicate results and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Standardize processes and embed best practices across the organization.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Consulting.
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with performance data and KPIs.
• Proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Excel, WMS, ERP systems, and reporting platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

What We Offer

• A key role with visible impact on business performance.
• High levels of responsibility, autonomy, and ownership.
• An international, dynamic, and fast‑growing environment.
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
• A competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Ready to drive Operational Excellence at Bleckmann? We look forward to your contribution.

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).