General Manager- Kaizen

Abdul Latif Jameel; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international trade company is seeking a Kaizen Support Specialist to enhance organizational culture and drive employee engagement initiatives. The role involves collaborating with various departments to implement Kaizen programs, document success stories, and monitor participation in e-learning. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in management or organizational development. Proficiency in English is required, while Arabic is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in management, organizational development, or Kaizen roles.
• Proficient in English; Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of organizational culture strategies.
• Design and execute initiatives to enhance employee engagement through Kaizen.
• Lead the planning and promotion of Kaizen initiatives across business units.

Skills

Organizational development

Leadership development

Kaizen culture implementation

Employee engagement strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, IT, or related field

Job description

This role supports the Kaizen Direct Manager in planning, executing, coordinating, and facilitating Kaizen initiatives across ALJ’s businesses. It drives key programs such as Kaizen E-learning, the Kaizen Marathon, the Kaizen Masters Development Program, and Revised Hoshin Kanri to ensure strong engagement, alignment with The Jameel Principles (TJP), and strategic goals.

Key Accountabilities

• Support in developing and implement strategies for nurturing the desired organizational culture
• Support in designing and execute initiatives to enhance employee engagement through Kaizen
• Support in developing and implementing leadership and manager programs to nurture Kaizen culture

Major Activities

• Support the implementation of Kaizen culture development initiatives across Corporate Functions and SBUs in alignment with the organization’s vision and strategy
• Coordinate the planning, promotion, and rollout of initiatives to drive engagement and continuous improvement across all business units
• Lead through collaborating, coaching Kaizen points of contact (Kaizen ambassadors), HRBP and key stakeholders in the effective delivery of Kaizen activities, and ensure its consistency
• Track and monitor current Kaizen e-learning participation, progress, and effectiveness; prepare reports and insights for management review
• Lead Kaizen Marathon activities from end to end
• Contribute to identifying proper KPIs and establish new ones if necessary for the initiatives, aiming to drive standardization and then further improvements
• Document and share Kaizen success stories, lessons learned

Qualification, Experience, and Skills

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors in Business Administration or engineering or IT or related field
• Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in management, organizational development or Kaizen roles.
• Language: English (Arabic preferred)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries: International Trade and Development

Location: Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia