Senior Manager CI

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and deploying world-class production systems across a global manufacturing network? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new CI Senior Manager, you will be driving CI initiatives in Grundfos plants globally, lead the Division CI network, deploying CI strategies and the Grundfos Production System (GPS), while coaching plant leadership teams to achieve breakthrough continuous improvement results across multiple sites. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

This position reports directly to the Director, Operational Excellence and will operate daily out of the San Luis Potosí, México facility. Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have authorization to work in Mexico without support.

What you will be doing

In a matrix organization, as a key part of the Operational Excellence team and the Divisional Operations team, you'll create impact by driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance by building CI capability and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across our global manufacturing operations.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Drive Continues Improvement initiatives in Grundfos Plants globally within the Division
• Develop and lead the Division Plant CI teams through training and on the job development
• Coach Plant Managers, APU Leaders, and support functions on CI tools deployment and build plant-level CI improvement roadmaps through regular Genba presence
• Deploy the Grundfos Production System (GPS), lead GPS Assessments, and ensure CI standards are embedded in new projects and strategic initiatives
• Validate plant CI deployment plans against Group CI strategy using X-Matrix, A3, and TIPs, and drive SQDICP improvement opportunities
• Challenge and track CI budgets, Kaizen savings, and financial indicators to assure divisional CI results
• Drive selected Group CI initiatives, organize division CI conventions, and facilitate best practice sharing across plants and regions

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a seasoned CI leader with deep expertise in Lean manufacturing and production system deployment, combining strong coaching abilities with a hands-on Gemba mindset and a track record of driving measurable results across international manufacturing operations.

We would also imagine that you have:

• Master's Degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration
• 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing with a proven record of successful Production System deployment across regions in international companies
• Extensive experience developing and implementing Continuous Improvement and/or Lean processes within complex, large-scale manufacturing environments
• Strong experience leading and developing CI teams and coaching senior plant leadership on Lean tools and methodologies

It is a plus if you also:

• Lean Certification and/or Six Sigma Black Belt
• Background in the automotive industry or similarly rigorous manufacturing environments
• Experience with supply chain optimization, quality management, or project management

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well‑being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.