Continuous Improvement Manager

The Big Picture:
Howden is a leading global engineering business who focuses on providing mission critical air and gas handling products to our clients, helping them to increase their environmental and operational efficiencies. We recognize the value of people and truly believe that by working together, aligned to a common purpose, we all have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference. Our expertise has made a valuable difference for our clients for the past 100+ years, and we are now looking for a CBE Manager who will join our team and supports us in making a valuable difference in the century to come. The Continuous Improvement Manager provides effective, visible and inspirational leadership of business transformation and continuous improvement based on business requirements and strategy, focusing on improvement of customer experience, on-time delivery, quality and margin performance.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a highly motivated team to capture the growth opportunities in our markets, including the renewable hydrogen market. Join us in this exciting journey!

What needs to be done?

• Accountable for the identification, definition, prioritization and execution of the business improvement initiatives in cooperation with the business and process owners.
• Developing HCR capabilities and efficiency in Continuous Improvement by training and coaching at all levels of the organization and facilitating the use of relevant tools and methods.
• Initiate and implement improvement initiatives in line with the strategic direction.
• Support the implementation of the Future Factory Vision and contribute to the definition and execution of Flawless Execution initiatives.
• Continuous improvement of annual roadmap and program, aligned with the company strategy and Annual Operating Plan.
• Design and implement a singular cross functional process that considers all deliverables and drives execution across the IBS (integrated Business System).
• To improve efficiency of functional problem solving and root causes analyses. Continuous Improvement awareness and training plan, to drive a Continuous Improvement culture in coordination with the Global team.

What do you need to bring?

• Bachelor degree in Engineering/Quality/Operations/ Continuous Improvement disciplines and/or equivalent experience and training.
• A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification with preferably expertise in DMAIC methodology.
• Project Management basics.
• We prefer candidates with strong demonstratable experience with successful outcomes when implementing and operating Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and Kaizen principles, preferably in an engineer-to-order or configured-to-order environment. Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with hierarchical or functional leadership.
• Proven ability to expertly prioritize and execute multiple initiatives, projects and tasks.
• Stakeholder management – able to understand wider business environment, identify stakeholder interests and pro-actively manage expectations and commitments.
• Strong and data driven analytical skills, ability to understand and oversee complex and highly interlinked processes.
• Demonstration of competencies in identifying, implementation and delivering impact through process improvements.
• Full proficiency the English language to navigate in an international business environment.
• Communication – strong communicator, easily establishing relations on individual and team level, able to build a motivating and stimulating culture.
• Pro-active attitude, ability to anticipate on challenges and set-backs, ability to mitigate the impact for the business.
• Creative mindset with a customer focus.
• Team player and self-starter.

What will you get in return?
You will get the chance to contribute to the energy transition and to work with local and global teams with a good atmosphere and dedicated colleagues. We offer an interesting and challenging position within a professional, international organization with freedom to act and the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders. As we consider talent management as key to the success of our organization, we offer opportunities for personal and professional development.

About us:

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. In 2023 Chart Industries acquired the Howden Group, and the entire group is now represented in over 40 countries worldwide with over 11,700 employees. Our vision is to enable the vital processes of our customers and thereby promote a more sustainable world. Learn more about us at www.chartindustries.com.