Continuous Improvement Engineer Albergaria-a-Velha

Continuous Improvement Engineer
Albergaria-a-Velha
Albergaria-a-Velha, Aveiro District, Portugal

We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer with a passion for process optimization and operational excellence. Join our dynamic Continuous Improvement team to lead
- impact initiatives, work closely with
- functional teams, and play a key role in shaping our organization’s future. This is your chance to make a difference by driving efficiency, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and implementing lean strategies that truly elevate our performance.

Your tasks:

• Collaborate with
  - functional teams to identify, analyse and prioritize opportunities for process improvement across departments;
• Design and implement lean strategies, optimize process flows and lead waste reduction initiatives that drive measurable improvements in productivity and efficiency;
• Conduct workshops and training to empower teams with continuous improvement tools and lean methodologies, fostering a culture of proactive
  - solving, continuous improvement mindset and operational excellence;
• Analyse performance metrics and KPIs to assess process effectiveness and pinpoint areas for improvement;
• Develop and document detailed workflows, processes and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and sustainability;
• Report on project progress and results, presenting recommendations to stakeholders and executive leadership.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field (Master’s degree is a plus);
• Minimum of 2 years in continuous improvement, process optimization or lean management roles, ideally in consulting or manufacturing;
• Skilled in process mapping, data analysis and lean tools (e. g. , Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping). Certification in Lean tools and/or Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) is a plus;
• Strong
  - solving skills, with the ability to turn data insights into actionable strategies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in english and portuguese;
• Experience managing projects and leading
  - functional teams through change initiatives;
• Ability to thrive in a
  - paced environment, handling multiple priorities with ease.