Junior Lean & Continuous Improvement Specialist

gategourmet; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8%

STIP bonus up to 10%

Travel allowance (€0.21/km)

On-site meals and fruit

Career development opportunities

Multicultural environment

Free on-site parking

Job summary

gategourmet seeks a motivated Junior Lean / Continuous Improvement Specialist to support SQDC initiatives through Lean methods, data analysis and structured problem solving. You will work with Lean Black Belts and Operational Excellence professionals, contributing to improvement projects while developing expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Production Operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience; English fluency is essential, Dutch is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, food production, logistics, engineering, healthcare, or other operational environments.
• Internship or trainee experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operations, or Supply Chain is a plus.
• Lean certification (Yellow Belt or Green Belt) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Proactive, hands‑on, and eager to learn and develop within a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, KPI reporting, or operational data analysis is beneficial.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support Lean and Continuous Improvement projects across operational and production environments.
• Identify process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities through data analysis and shopfloor observations.
• Apply Lean tools and structured problem-solving methods to address operational challenges.
• Collect, analyze, and report operational data to support fact-based decision-making.
• Assist with the implementation and standardization of Lean processes, work instructions, and best practices.
• Support KPI monitoring, performance reporting, 5S activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in testing and implementing new processes, systems, and operational solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, workflow efficiency, and operational performance.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Structured problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

KPI reporting

Job description

gategourmet seeks a motivated Junior Lean / Continuous Improvement Specialist to support SQDC initiatives through Lean methods, data analysis and structured problem solving. You will work with Lean Black Belts and Operational Excellence professionals, contributing to improvement projects while developing expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Production Operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience; English fluency is essential, Dutch is a