Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

Neways Electronics International NV; Son en Breugel; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 extra days off

Flexible start and end times in a day‑

Job summary

Neways Electronics International NV in Son en Breugel, the Netherlands, invites a Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead lean transformation across high-tech production. You’ll drive improvements that enhance quality, delivery and growth, while mentoring teams and collaborating with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain.

With a hands-on mentality, you translate data into actions and spearhead strategic programs using Lean and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in technical or business management.
• Black Belt Certification (Lean Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Strong command of English required, Dutch preferred.
• Relevant work experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, guide, and implement improvement projects that drive Neways NAA’s growth and control.
• Support the development of Neways NAA's strategic and operational goals.
• Guide and support large improvement programs.
• Optimize the current improvement structure within Neways NAA.
• Implement lean management methods (standard work for leaders, 6S, Kaizen workshops, value stream mapping, SMED).
• Train and coach colleagues with Lean Production methods to support goal achievement.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

English

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in technical or business management

Black Belt Certification (Lean Six Sigma)

Job description

• Hybrid
• Production
• NAA

Shape the future of high-tech electronics. As a Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist at Neways, you'll drive improvements that boost customer satisfaction and growth.

This is how you make impact

The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist takes a leading role in the improvement team and supports the Operations Manager and the production organization with the challenges of managing a large production operation. The focus will primarily be on production, but with strong cross-functional elements, particularly in Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain. You are expected to initiate and facilitate changes, working closely with the organization to implement strategic plans and initiatives.

This is what we offer

A friendly working environment where personal contact is highly valued. We believe it’s important for you to continue developing yourself and offer you the space for personal growth, with the freedom to take your own initiatives.

Additionally, we offer you:

• 13 extra days off
• Flexible start and end times in a day shift schedule

This is what you bring to the team

You easily connect with people and motivate the organization to embrace the Lean philosophy. Go to Gemba energizes you, you have a hands-on mentality, and you are eager to learn and develop both yourself and your colleagues. You are driven, decisive, and precise in your work with a strong personality.

In addition, we ask for:

• A completed technical or business management bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Relevant work experience in a production environment and a completed Black Belt Certification is a plus
• Strong command of English required, preferably Dutch

Your daily responsibilities include

The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist uses Lean and Six Sigma methods to solve problems that do not have clear-cut solutions. Neways NAA focuses on high-mix, low-volume production, which brings a unique dynamic and complexity. You translate data into valuable information and realize improvements. You work with several Continuous Improvement colleagues and the broader organization to implement and sustain improvements.

• Initiating, guiding, and implementing improvement projects that drive Neways NAA’s growth and control
• Supporting the development of NAA’s “strategic/operational” goals
• Guiding and supporting large improvement programs
• Optimizing the current improvement structure within NAA
• Implementing lean management methods (e.g., standard work for leaders, 6S, Kaizen workshops, value stream mapping, SMED)
• Training and coaching colleagues with Lean Production methods to support goal achievement