Continuous Improvement Manager Strategy & Transformation according to Lean/Six Sigma (m/f/d)

Culligan Deutschland GmbH is a leading provider of innovative solutions for water treatment and part of the global company Culligan International, which has been known for world-class water filtration products and services for over 80 years. With customised systems and services, we offer clean, safe and sustainable water for households, businesses and industrial applications. As an international market leader, we attach great importance to sustainability, quality and customer satisfaction. Our solutions range from drinking water treatment to water desalination to innovative systems for wastewater treatment. We are looking for dedicated employees who share our vision to have a positive impact on the future through innovative water technologies.

Why Culligan?

Market leader in water treatment with decades of experience. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of our work. Career opportunities in a growing company with international perspectives. Collaborative working environment in which team work and further development are supported.

Create the future of water treatment with us and become part of a successful, sustainable company.

We look forward to your online application!

Leisure: Attractive holiday arrangements with 30 days vacation plus free days on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Flexibility: 2 days of mobile work per week Career opportunities: Personal and professional development through training and individual development plans Health: Ergonomically designed jobs at the new headquarters, fresh fruit & beverages and health services via Helios Additional services: Corporate Benefits, Coupons, Grant for Urban Sports Club / ÖPNV and Bike Leasing Dogs welcome: Four-legged companions are welcome to our office – for a good working environment! Employee events: Regular team & corporate events for exchange, fun and a strong we feeling Passion: A significant and exciting employment in an international, dynamic and successful business environment Trust: independent and responsible work Security: permanent employment in an emerging company, asset-effective services & occupational pension schemes

Your tasks

In close cooperation with the leadership team, you develop the Culligan Business System along three central pillars: Planning – Process – People. Your tasks include:

Strategy implementation: Supporting BU leadership teams to implement transformative changes in line with long-term strategic planning Creating detailed action plans to implement the transformation processes Creation of KPIs to measure progress and effectiveness of improvements Daily management processes: Building an integrated management system for continuous improvement Introduction of visual, customer-oriented tools for internal performance measurement Kaizen Process: Building a continuous improvement process based on Kaizen roadmaps Implementation of improvement workshops (Kaizens) with Lean/Six Sigma methods Competence building for managers and employees by means of method placement Change Management & Corporate Culture: Support in the extraction and development of powerful employees Promoting cross-functional thinking and building a responsible, continuously learning corporate culture

University degree in technical or economic fields, MBA of advantage 5-10 years of experience in “Lean/CI environments”, preferably in international consumer goods companies (additional consulting experience of advantage) Deep understanding of lean systems (e.g. Toyota Production System) Recognised competence as coach:in in Lean/Six Sigma (Black Belt Certificate desirable) Found experience with Kaizen, Daily Management, Logistics, customer service-oriented and sales-related processes Embossed leadership qualities, communication strength and customer orientation High level of analytical thinking, problem-solving and implementation skills German and English knowledge in word and writing