Continuous Improvement Manager – Dordrecht
40 uur | Dordrecht
Do you want to work at the fastest growing producer of cookies, cakes, and waffles in Europe?
And do you get energy from driving real change and making processes smarter every day? Then we would love to meet you!
We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager for our location in Dordrecht. In this role, you’ll play a key part in building a culture of continuous improvement across our organization. You’ll identify opportunities to optimize processes, reduce waste, and guide our teams to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
You’ll be part of our transformation journey helping us grow and improve every day. The CI Manager reports to the Manager Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and drive the CI agenda per plant, tailored to the maturity level of each site.
- Strengthen and standardize key Lean practices (such as DOR, SIC, SHO, and Gemba walks).
- Identify and eliminate all forms of waste, with a strong focus on efficiency and cost reduction.
- Work closely with business stakeholders and local Lean Coordinators to build a strong continuous improvement environment.
- Create annual strategy deployment plans and prioritize improvement projects based on business goals (growth, service, safety, quality, cost, and cash).
- Lead and facilitate Lean improvement initiatives using tools such as Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Kanban, and Policy Deployment.
- Monitor and analyze process trends, identify variations, and implement corrective actions.
- Coach and mentor leadership and Lean Coordinators, empowering teams to take ownership of daily improvement.
- Lead cross-site and cross-country improvement workshops and share best practices across the network.
- Identify and deliver Lean training needs across the business.
- Establish clear metrics and track financial impact and project success.
- Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure sustainable results and continuous learning.
What do you bring?
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred).
- 5–7 years of proven experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Process Optimization roles.
- Strong project management and analytical skills.
- Experience implementing Lean tools and continuous improvement frameworks within a manufacturing environment (FMCG experience is a plus).
- Strong communication and influencing skills you know how to motivate, guide, and engage people at all levels.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.
What do we offer?
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- A key role in shaping and driving the continuous improvement strategy across Biscuit International.
- The chance to make a real impact on business performance and culture.
- A collaborative, international work environment where initiative and innovation are encouraged.
- A competitive salary based on your working experience.
- 30 vacation days based on a full-time work week.
- A variable bonus scheme based on performance
Heb je de smaak te pakken?
Ben jij klaar om aan een nieuw avontuur te beginnen bij Biscuit international?
We horen graag van je! Solliciteer vandaag nog en word onderdeel van ons team bij Biscuit International.
Heb je vragen over de vacature of wil je weten hoe het is om bij Biscuit International te werken?
Neem gerust contact met ons op via telefoon of e-mail: +31 (0)6 83 52 81 67 of stuur een e-mail naar [email protected], ter attentie van Mina Alwash Interim (Recruiter).
Bij Biscuit International krijg je de kans om jouw vaardigheden in te zetten in een internationale omgeving. Je werkt aan impactvolle projecten samen met een gepassioneerd en professioneel team dat zich toelegt op het creëren van producten die wereldwijd geliefd zijn.
