Continuous Improvement Manager

At NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day, we work on unique solutions for complex challenges. Whether it’s about ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver.

Do you want to discover together what is possible? Are you someone who gets energy from driving change? Can you positively and practically involve colleagues in improvement processes? And can you even add a light-hearted touch in serious situations? Then start as a Continuous Improvement Manager at NTS Hengelo and let’s make it possible together.

Job description

As Continuous Improvement Manager at NTS Hengelo, you are the driving force behind a culture where continuous improvement becomes the norm. No theoretical PowerPoint stories, but real, practical improvements that our people can immediately work with.

• You develop and embed a CI culture within the organization;
• You initiate and guide Kaizen events and improvement processes on the shop floor;
• You provide employees with tools, coaching, and inspiration to take on improvements themselves;
• You know how to motivate people in a light-hearted, sometimes humorous way and turn resistance around;
• You work closely with production, operations, and management to identify and exploit improvement potential.

Requirements

You are an enthusiastic change maker with a practical approach. People enjoy working with you – you know how to lead even the toughest conversations in a good way with humor and persuasiveness.

• At least a completed HBO education (preferably in technology or business administration);
• At least 5 years of experience in a production environment (manufacturing industry is a plus);
• Thorough knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and/or other CI methodologies;
• Experience in guiding change processes and training/coaching teams.

What do we offer?

• A key role within an organization in development;
• Plenty of room for your own initiatives and ideas;
• An informal and no-nonsense work environment, where laughter is also present;

Your terms of employment

At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions to complex challenges. You get the freedom and confidence to fully use and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest both in technology and in you as a future colleague!

• Salary from €5.000 to €7.500;
• Personal growth and development opportunities, for example through training and/or education;
• 27 vacation days and an additional 13 ADV days;
• Excellent pension plan with PME;
• Travel expense allowance paid monthly with a maximum of 50KM/single journey and an allowance of €0,21 per km;
• Laptop and cell phone;
• Free fruit at work.

About NTS

We deliver unique solutions to complex challenges and drive technological advancement for our customers. By combining development, manufacturing and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing the supply chain together. We combine the best skills and brightest ideas into a working system for the world’s most advanced Semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronics and Analytical solutions. For this reason, we have grown into a Tier-1 supplier to OEM’s and an international player operating from various (production) sites in Europe, Asia and the US.

Although we offer our teams around the world a great place to work, we do not forget to remain firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, the core of NTS is our people. Their excellent manufacturing skills, customer-focused mindset and clear technical solutions have made NTS what it is today. Together, we create a culture that everyone can be proud of because we make it possible together. That’s why we take every opportunity to celebrate our people, our craftsmanship and our successes.