Continuous Improvement Specialist

Independently support and lead small improvement projects or workstreams across manufacturing and/or service operations. Facilitate Kaizen activities, analyze performance, and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer experience. Focus: deliver measurable local improvements and sustainment. Nature of the Job: • Lead small improvement projects (A3/charter) and facilitate Kaizen events. • Analyze root causes and recommend countermeasures; support pilots and rollouts. • Develop and update standard work, process documentation, and training. • Track KPI performance, validate benefits with Finance, and support sustainment. • Support cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing and service networks. Specific Job Responsibilities • Lead small projects using A3/PDCA/DMAIC. • Facilitate Kaizen workshops and implement improvements. • Develop visual management, standard work, and training materials. • Track KPIs and validate benefits with stakeholders. • Structured problem solving; facilitation; stakeholder engagement. • Project management fundamentals; data-driven decision making. • Change adoption and sustainment mindset. • Utilize Six Sigma, lean tools and techniques, or other methods to gather and analyze data, develop action plans and implement solutions to achieve cost savings and product function improvements. • Communication in a professional, positive, courteous manner at all times with all levels of the business. Base Location & Work Schedule This is a full time permanent position based in KEZAD Free Zone, Abu Dhabi on hybrid working basis. To learn more about our Job Applicant Privacy Notice, please click here . Background and Experience • Education: Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience). Degrees or Advanced Degrees with an emphasis on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence considered a plus. • Experience: 3 5 years applying CI / process improvement in manufacturing, service, or operational environments; experience leading small projects/workstreams. • Certifications: Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt preferred (or in progress). Required Skills • Facilitation of Kaizen events and structured problem-solving (A3/PDCA/DMAIC). • Ability to build basic business cases, define KPIs, and track benefits. • Working knowledge of quality tools (FMEA basics, control plans, mistake-proofing). • Strong stakeholder engagement across operations, quality, engineering, supply chain, and finance. • Self-directed planning, prioritization, and time management. • Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work in cross-functional teams. • Comfortable working in shop floor, repair center, or field service environments as required. • Process and leadership-oriented mindset. • Meeting facilitation and training skills required.