Global Continuous Improvement Lead – Manufacturing Ops

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Boxmeer; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead a global transformation focused on efficiency and cost optimisation across maintenance, facilities, and site services. You will partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, apply Lean/Six Sigma, and deliver measurable value in an international manufacturing network.

The role emphasizes collaboration with regional teams, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive initiatives without direct people

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing-operations, strategic sourcing, or continuous improvement within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or related industries.
• Experience managing complex projects and improvement initiatives in manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance, repair and operations, plant maintenance services, and integrated facilities management categories
• Support project planning, execution, governance, and performance tracking activities
• Prepare regular project status reports, milestone updates, and financial performance summaries
• Coordinate weekly, monthly, and quarterly portfolio review meetings with stakeholders and project owners
• Conduct analyses to identify opportunities for operational optimisation and productivity improvements
• Escalate risks and provide recommendations to leadership when required
• Collaborate with category leaders, site teams, procurement professionals, and business stakeholders across multiple regions
• Build strong relationships to ensure alignment on project objectives and successful implementation of initiatives
• Facilitate effective communication between project teams and executive leadership
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, eliminate waste, and improve operational efficiency
• Support the development and execution of value generating strategies across site services categories
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive performance improvements
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement workshops and Kaizen activities
• Support cost reduction, standardisation, demand optimisation, and efficiency improvement programmes
• Lead and influence project teams without direct people management responsibility
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organisation

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead a global transformation focused on efficiency and cost optimisation across maintenance, facilities, and site services. You will partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, apply Lean/Six Sigma, and deliver measurable value in an international manufacturing network.

The role emphasizes collaboration with regional teams, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive initiatives without direct people