Director Group Continuous Improvement (M/W)

Your Opportunity

“Do you have a passion for Quality & Continous Improvement ?” Why not consider joining our Quality & CI team! The Group Continuous Improvement director is an highly strategic role instrumental in raising quality & CI standards and improving the customer experience of some of the best-known brands in the world. This transversal position involves working together across functions and offers a high level of exposure among leaders. The role reports to the Vice President of Group Quality & Continuous Improvement.

Your Mission

YOUR MISSION

• Your mission will be to oversee and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving overall performance across departments and processes.
• You will define and implement, in collaboration with the other functions, the continuous improvement strategies and programs. This role focuses on optimizing processes, enhancing quality, reducing costs, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• The Group Continuous Improvement Director plays a critical role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, which can lead to enhanced competitiveness, increased customer satisfaction, and improved financial performance for the organization or group of companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and align the continuous improvement strategy with the organization's overall goals and objectives
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to ensure buy-in and commitment to continuous improvement initiatives
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and ensure that teams are empowered to make improvements
• Analyse data and identify opportunities for improvement, implementing solutions to drive process efficiencies and reduce waste
• Define and develop academies for Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Supervise and support continuous improvement action plan definition and implementation for each function, securing consistency of expected results at Group level.
• Lead or facilitate root cause analysis activities to identify the underlying causes of problems and implement corrective actions
• Consolidate and summarise data, alert and escalate any blocking points
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging employees at all levels to participate
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure that process changes maintain or enhance product/service quality
• Support implementation of best practices and standards for quality management
• Support definition, update and guarantee the accessibility of Quality & CI KPIs
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and new methodologies in continuous improvement
• Encourage ongoing professional development for self and the team

Your Profile

Language & background

• English mandatory                              
• French/Italian is a plus
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/IT.
• Technical background with knowledge of our products (for internal candidates)

Profile

• Quality Management knowhow
• Quality and CI methodologies knowhow
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and other quality/CI methodologies
• Project management skills
• Good technical understanding
• Data analysis and KPI management
• Experience in process design
• Structured, process-oriented work approach                             
• Leadership skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels including GLT meetings             
• Result-oriented                       
• Pro-active attitude (ability to monitor progress and address issues ahead of time)                       
• Ability to influence and negotiate at different levels
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams