Continuous Improvement Manager

H&C Connect is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, with approximately ⚠,⚠ team members in more than ⚠ locations worldwide. H&C Connect drives global mobility by delivering technology solutions to diverse global markets including light vehicles, commercial vehicles, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and aftermarket through its four divisions: Automotive Parts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain.

Advances in travel. In Sint-Truiden, H&C Connect produces Monroe suspension solutions as well as interior components for automotive customers such as KDS Agency, Daimler, Volkswagen Group, Jaguar Land Rover and other original equipment manufacturers. The plant, which occupies a unique position within the H&C Connect due to its extensive and complex manufacturing processes, employs approximately ⚠ workers and ⚠ employees.

To support your further development and professionalization of the Sint-Truiden site, we are looking for a motivated Continuous Improvement Manager. Lead a continuous improvement program for the site designed to eliminate non-value-added activities while improving operational excellence.

Responsible for establishing a culture of operational excellence throughout plant operations with a focus on sustainability. Conduct gap analyzes to identify deficiencies in business processes or plans and recommend adjustments to processes to maintain high levels of performance. Link process deficiencies directly to impact on the bottom line.

Lead cross-functional project teams to implement change and drive continuous improvement. Lead projects implementing hybrid model value streams with a focus on continuous safety improvement. Quality, cost and delivery. Use appropriate problem-solving tools to achieve rapid improvements and achieve sustainable results. Ensure compliance with standard procedures for data collection, recording and reporting.

Plan budgets and manage costs associated with operational excellence initiatives. Directly supervise, train and mentor resources assigned to full-time CIs. Various CI strategies to manage transactional and/or production operations. Participate in operational continuous improvement reviews and provide local and/or regional management reports Earn a Master's Degree in Plant Manager combined with a minimum of ⚠ years of continuous improvement and operations experience. Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.

Get insights into reducing cycle times, reducing waste, increasing yields, and improving productivity and throughput. Hands-on experience in operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, TQM). Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in project management Excellent planning and organizational skills and advanced problem-solving skills. Fluent English ability.

A highly professional, international environment with a strong focus on change, providing real opportunities to make an impact and change. A straightforward “can do” and “let’s do it” corporate culture. Attractive salary package above average.