Continuous Improvement Senior Specialist

To join the Continuous Improvement Department of Sonae Arauco, based in Maia, Portugal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Train and coach employees on Continuous Improvement concepts, tools and methods.
Assess and report CI implementation progress and results by monitoring continuous improvement KPIs.
Collect information concerning best practices to ensure internal benchmarking regarding continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote CI Training by identifying training needs and providing internal training to develop teams.
Facilitate or lead CI events (workshops, projects).
Support teams in performing structured problem-solving activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Superior Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Process Technology) or in other relevant field.
Certified trainer (preferential).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial environment in production/process engineering areas and 5 years of experience in the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies in the industrial area and in leading teams and projects.
Good knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies, namely, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, TPM, SMED, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause processes and concepts.

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