Continuous Improvement Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a “Continuous Improvement Manager” role in Bulgaria, for our client who is a world leader in mineral-based specialties for industry specializing in the extraction and production of high-quality materials. The company operates with a commitment to sustainable practices, safety, and innovation, ensuring a positive impact on both the environment and local communities.

Role Overview:

The CI Manager leads cross-functional teams to define and execute continuous improvement programs in order to improve cost competitiveness and efficiency of processes, practices and organizations.

Leads cross-functional teams to define and execute continuous improvement programs in order to improve cost competitiveness and efficiency of processes, practices and organizations

Responsible also for the sites in SEE (Turkey, Egypt and Bulgaria)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Leads cross-functional teams to define and execute continuous improvement programs in order to improve cost competitiveness and efficiency of processes, practices and organizations.

• Deploys and sustains programs within the factories and mines by improving Working conditions with MUST HAVES and generating margin improvement. Cultivates and promotes a strong continuous improvement culture.

• Supports analysis of processes and practices to enable safety / efficiency / quality continuous improvement initiative generation, also with the support of Continuous Improvement Hub Manager.

• Generates detailed continuous improvement initiatives to generate savings with the cooperation of Plant managers.

• Provides technical support and expertise to on-site teams for deployment and improvement projects.

• Monitors progress of continuous improvement projects and related savings, including process management improvement, process modification, and energy optimization. Maintains and creates appropriate documentation for reports, project execution, and data analysis.

• Supports Operation Sites & Supply Chain team members to support continuous improvement deployment.

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Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Engineer or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Operations Management and Operational Excellence program management;

• Proficiency in spoken and written Bulgarian.

• Fluent English

Desirable:

• Experience of working within a culturally diverse global company

• Conversant in Turkish language would be advantageous

• To be able to travel abroad

Skills & Person Specification:

• Strong leadership with the ability to draw and embody a strategic vision

• Flexible working hours to accommodate diverse geographic locations

• Good project management skills and ability to work well under pressure so as to meet timelines and deadlines

• Ability to work within a culturally diverse global company

• Experience in communication and cooperation with geographically distributed teams

WHAT WE OFFER

In exchange, the ideal candidate will receive a permanent contract and an attractive compensation package. This role offers the opportunity to join a solid, reputable company and build your professional career in an international environment.

Only candidates who meet the specified requirements will be considered for the role. Please send your CV in English, including the job reference, to: akman.atilgan@conexusrecruitment.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.