Operational Excellence Project Lead

Robin Radar Systems; Delft; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Commuting allowance

30 days holiday leave

Training and certifications

High-quality equipment (laptop/monitor

International team & social events

Job summary

Robin Radar Systems is seeking a Process Improvement Project Manager to lead end-to-end improvement initiatives across production, logistics, procurement, service, and IT. You will diagnose root causes, design scalable workflows, and embed efficient processes into daily operations with a strong emphasis on practical Lean methods.

You will partner with multiple teams to drive change, measure KPI improvements, and ensure smooth handoffs between functions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years delivering hands-on process improvement projects in fast-moving high-tech or manufacturing environments.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, or equivalent Agile certification.
• Practical mastery of Lean toolkits including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Whys, and Pareto analysis.
• Proven ability to manage multiple improvement projects concurrently in fast-paced, ambiguous settings.
• Experience configuring workflow tools like Jira and ERP systems like Odoo and driving user adoption.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Dutch proficiency is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project leadership: Lead operational improvement projects from initial diagnosis through post-implementation.
• Workflow analysis and SOP design: Deep-dive into operational workflows to identify waste and perform root-cause analysis.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with operational leads and frontline teams to bridge silos and remove bottlenecks.
• Change management and coaching: Coach teams through change management and embed optimized processes.
• Metrics and KPI tracking: Define project metrics, establish baselines, and build dashboards to monitor performance.
• Tool configuration and adoption: Translate optimized workflows into Jira and Odoo ERP configurations and drive adoption.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

5 Whys

Pareto analysis

Jira

Odoo ERP

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Dutch language

Education

BSc/MSc in Industrial Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

Jira

Odoo ERP

Job description

Robin Radar Systems is seeking a Process Improvement Project Manager to lead end-to-end improvement initiatives across production, logistics, procurement, service, and IT. You will diagnose root causes, design scalable workflows, and embed efficient processes into daily operations with a strong emphasis on practical Lean methods.

You will partner with multiple teams to drive change, measure KPI improvements, and ensure smooth handoffs between functions.