Continuous Improvement Lead

Introduction

Continuous improvement plays a crucial role in the manufacturing organizations. It involves constantly seeking ways to enhance processes, products, and overall efficiency. The Continuous Improvement Lead is responsible to establish and drive culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. CI Lead facilitates continuous improvement initiatives across various aspects of the organization to His/her primary responsibilities include:

Core Responsibilities

• Process Analysis – Identifying areas in the organization where processes can be optimized for increased efficiency and reduced waste.
• Data Collection & Analysis – Gathering relevant data to assess current performance, measure key metrics, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Problem Solving – Using various problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Kaizen to address challenges and implement solutions.
• Project Management – Planning, coordinating and executing improvement projects to ensure timely, successful implementation including active engagement with vendors
• Performance Monitoring – Continuously monitoring the impact of improvement initiatives and making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Training & Coaching – Educating employees on continuous improvement methodologies and fostering a culture of innovation and improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Collaborating with teams from different departments to implement changes and gain buy-in from stakeholders.
• Documentation & Monitoring – Maintaining detailed records of improvement projects and presenting progress reports to management including ROI calculations and endorsement from finance.
  
  

Mandatory Requirements

Qualified candidates will have:

• Degree B.Sc./M.Sc. in engineering, preferably Chemical
• Experience of at least 5-7 years; preferably in continuous improvement at any manufacturing industry within a multinational food/chemical/petrochemical business
• Lean six sigma green belt; black belt will be an added advantage
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• Sound knowledge of problem-solving tools and their implementation
• Good report writing and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
  
  

We value diversity in our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status. Rafhanmaize offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet their needs.

Rafhanmaize uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

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