Continuous Improvement Specialist

Bleckmann; Almelo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bleckmann is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to boost operational efficiency and redesign processes across the organization. The role involves guiding workshops from diagnosis to implementation, partnering with business leaders, and delivering actionable roadmaps for improvement.

You will lead cross-functional work, coach teams during rollout, and help build internal capabilities while traveling on-site to support multiple departments. English and Dutch communication are essential.

Qualifications

• HBO degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Persuasive coaching and stakeholder management abilities.
• Willingness to travel and support on-site at multiple locations.
• Fluent in English and Dutch communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate workshops across departments from diagnose to implementation.
• Analyze current processes and recommend improvements with an implementation roadmap.
• Roll out identified improvement areas using best practices across the organization.
• Plan and track project progress, generate reports, and present findings.
• Coach the business during implementation and build internal capabilities.
• Collaborate with managers and build long-term relationships.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

Education

HBO degree

Tools

Lean methodology

Project management

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.But 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.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.So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we’ve got a spot for you.Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?Tasks and responsibilities:The transformation team’s role is to support business in improving their operational efficiency, in re-designing their processes and implementing best practice methodologies. Business leaders will rely on you to perform a profound analysis and assessment and to guide and coach them through the entire transformation phase.We are currently searching to expand our transformation team with a Continuous Improvement Specialist.Below tasks could be part to members of the transformation team:Lead and facilitate workshops in multiple departments across the organization, from diagnose to future vision to implementation;Work with the business in performing analyses of the current processes and give recommendations to improve the process and set up the implementation roadmap;Take active part in the roll out of the identified improvement areas based on best practices across the organization;Plan and track progress of projects, generate reports, communicate study findings and make recommendations to team management;Coach the business during implementation and support in executing actions during the project;Build internal capabilities and provide trainings related to the Bleckmann Way of Working.You will also work closely with multiple business managers from different departments and build long-term relationships with key leaders across the organization.Profile:You have a HBO degree, and at least 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in an operational or consulting role.Strong problem solving and analytic skills, able to conduct root cause analysis, think out of the box, make recommendations and track results.Persuasiveness and coaching skills, able to convince and motivate stakeholders to take the required actions from top management to operational teams.Ability of conceptual thinking and being able to translate theoretical concepts into practical solutions and tools.You are willing to travel and support the different departments on-site on their location for several months.Strong communication and presentation skills required in English and Dutch.Experience or certification in an improvement methodology such as Lean and project management is a plusWhat We OfferA versatile and challenging role with significant responsibility at the heart of our operations.A pleasant working environment where we passionately serve our customers every day and where entrepreneurship is at the core of everything we do.The opportunity to be part of a passionate leadership team that has a direct impact on business performance, employee wellbeing, and customer success.Plenty of room for initiative and new ideas, allowing you to apply your entrepreneurial mindset in coordinating daily operations, developing teams, and continuously improving performance and results.Diverse growth and development opportunities within a large, rapidly growing international organization.An attractive compensation package aligned with your experience and expertise.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).