Continuous Improvement Manager
Core
Drive operational excellence and stabilization across German sites by eliminating bottlenecks, refining core processes, and embedding sustainable ways of working to raise throughput, quality, and service level adherence.
Role type
Operational Continuous Improvement Manager
Builds
Operational workflows and performance routines for records management, data centers, and logistics sites in Germany
Domain
Records and information management, digital transformation, data centers, asset lifecycle management, fine art storage
Required skills
Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PDCA, DMAIC), process auditing, KPI governance, stakeholder coaching, cross-site engagement
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification, experience in high-volume BPO, scanning/document processing, logistics, shared services, or manufacturing
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PDCA, DMAIC
Responsibilities
Conduct deep-dive reviews of throughput and cost drivers to implement pragmatic improvements; Establish robust daily and weekly performance routines; Provide coaching on decision-making and escalation handling; Audit daily implementation of security requirements and document operational workflows; Facilitate best-practice sharing across locations and moderate interfaces between IT and Operations
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC