Continuous Improvement Specialist

Here’s how you make an impact

The 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 you

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:

• 27 vacation days
• 13 extra days off
• Flexible start and end times in a day shift schedule
• Pension plan
• Bicycle plan

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 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