As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will be a key driver in fostering a culture of efficiency, effectiveness, and operational excellence across Uhde’s global operations.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of current processes to uncover inefficiencies and improvement potential. Translate findings into actionable projects with clear objectives, timelines, and measurable benefits.
• Plan, steer, and deliver improvement projects from concept to completion. Ensure robust cost-benefit analysis and resource allocation for each initiative.
• Track KPIs and provide analytical insights to support decision-making and risk mitigation. Evaluate project outcomes and conduct root cause analysis for continuous learning.
• Collaborate with Process Owners, Information Technology, and cross-functional teams to align improvement initiatives with business needs. Facilitate workshops and training sessions to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive idea management and leverage digital tools to accelerate process optimization. Support the integration of business requirements into Uhde’s digitalization roadmap and defining business requirements and support Uhde’s digitalization strategy.
• Implement an End-to-End Continuous Improvement process that starts with incremental improvements, nonconformance management, lessons learned, and effective corrective actions.
• Enable a culture of Lean and Six Sigma through targeted training to drive sustainable operational excellence.
• Drive global idea management and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

• Master’s degree in engineering or business administration.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or quality management preferably in plant engineering.
• Proven track record in Lean Management and Six Sigma methodologies, with relevant certification.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities.
• Project Management expertise with the ability to lead initiatives across global teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools.
• Fluent in English.

We work together closely and respect each other, for over 200 years now and up till today. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, please apply online now under specification of your salary requirement and your notice period.

It goes without saying, that we would like to offer attractive working conditions. This includes for example:

• Performance-based remuneration in accordance with the North Rhine-Westphalia metal and electrical industry collective agreement (30 days of vacation, 35-hour week, vacation pay, and special payments in accordance with the collective agreement)
• Flexible and family-friendly working time models and the option of mobile working
• Attractive company pension scheme with the option of investing part of your gross remuneration in your future at a favorable tax rate and attractive interest rate
• Group-wide and Uhde-internal training programs from individual training courses to clearly defined development paths
• Comprehensive health and prevention services, e.g., thyssenkrupp internal health campaigns, sports groups, and participation in the Employee Assistance Program
• Sustainable mobility benefits: free charging infrastructure for electric cars and e-bikes, company bicycle leasing, and a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
• Corporate benefits with numerous discounts for leisure, technology, travel, and more
• Community & team culture: regular team and company events strengthen our cohesion

Sven Thier

Recruiting Expert