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PUPubliCare

Head of Continuous Improvement (Certified Master Black Belt)(m/w/x)

Köln
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
Data Science

Leading enterprise-wide strategy and roadmap development for process optimization at a medical supply provider. Experience coaching and certifying Black Belts and Green Belts required. Childcare allowance, job bike, and 20% employer contribution to pension plan.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related analytical discipline
  • Master's degree (MBA, MS Engineering, Operations Research, Analytics) preferred
  • Certified Black Belt with validated projects record
  • 10+ years progressive experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence
  • Experience coaching and certifying Black Belts and Green Belts
  • Background in multi-unit or matrixed/global environments
  • Training in project management, change management, or Lean systems (advantage)
  • Fluent German and English; French a plus
  • Exceptional analytical thinking, communication, and facilitation skills
  • Strong interest in and enjoyment of working across cultures
  • High initiative, flexibility, pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related analytical discipline

Tasks

  • Lead and shape enterprise-wide CI strategy
  • Develop a multi-year CI roadmap
  • Partner with senior leadership across business units
  • Set and achieve CI goals for cost savings
  • Improve performance and customer value
  • Coach, mentor, and certify local Black Belts
  • Build CI capabilities across all business units
  • Ensure high-quality, impactful CI projects
  • Approve CI project charters, methods, and results
  • Deliver advanced Lean Six Sigma training
  • Strengthen a data-driven problem-solving culture
  • Collaborate with Global Operations counterpart
  • Facilitate Kaizen events and workshops
  • Lead strategy sessions for operational excellence
  • Identify and support cost-saving opportunities
  • Validate financial benefits
  • Collaborate with Finance department
  • Provide leadership and problem-solving support
  • Guide business units in performance improvement

Work Experience

  • 10 years

Education

  • Vocational certificationOR
  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • GermanBusiness Fluent
  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • FrenchBasic

Benefits

Corporate Discounts

  • BONAGO employee card
  • Gifts for special occasions

Additional Allowances

  • Childcare allowance

Company Bike

  • Job bike

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Deutschlandticket

Retirement Plans

  • Company pension plan (20% employer contribution)

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days of annual vacation
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