Continuous Improvement Chief

We’re Hiring: Quality Improvement Leader | Automotive Manufacturing

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Chief to drive continuous improvement strategies within a high-performance manufacturing environment.

This role goes beyond implementing improvement tools — it requires a leader capable of developing teams, influencing cross-functional areas, and transforming data into strategic actions that directly impact business results.

If you have a strong background in Lean methodologies, and manufacturing excellence, this opportunity could be your next challenge.

Position Objective

Lead continuous improvement initiatives, implementing Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, and structured Problem Solving methodologies to actively contribute to company objectives with an agile mindset and strong customer focus.

Coordinate and ensure the effective execution of the Continuous Improvement Plan, aligned with the Management System and Focused Improvement strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality & Improvement Engineers across different manufacturing processes.

• Coordinate cross-functional improvement initiatives to achieve the best results in:

Safety | Quality | People | Cost | Production

• Identify process improvement opportunities and prioritize projects according to business needs.

• Lead problem-solving activities using data-driven methodologies and root cause analysis tools.

• Identify, propose, follow up, and validate investment and improvement projects.

• Monitor improvement initiatives, ensuring execution, sustainability, and measurable impact.

• Promote a continuous improvement culture across manufacturing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing roles.

• Previous experience within the Automotive Industry.

• Advanced English (business communication).

• Experience leading teams or coordinating technical groups.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems.

• Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Leadership Skills

✔ Strategic thinking

✔ People development

✔ Cross-functional collaboration

✔ Effective communication

✔ Results-driven mindset

✔ Ability to influence and drive change

⭐ Technical Expertise

• Lean Manufacturing & Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

• Green Belt / Black Belt certification or equivalent experience.

• Advanced data analysis and decision-making.

• Problem Solving methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, Cause & Effect Diagram, etc.).

• Project management and execution.

• Digitalization mindset (preferred).

• Future-oriented planning and strategic vision.