Continuous Improvement Manager

As a CIM (Continuous Improvement Manager) you are responsible to drive the CI-engine and being a change agent on journey toward operational excellence. A big part of the role focuses on running different programs such as variable and fixed manufacturing cost productivity programs, growth identification and to drive our ALPS processes. You will also play a vital role for the sites Digitalization journey.
Main responsibilities
The CIM lead and develop Continuous Improvement for the site according to guidelines, policies and goals. The role involves implementation of ensuring company-wide standardized processes, a culture of continuous improvement, process-centric behaviors, company values and required capabilities.
Build organizational capabilities by champion, develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, develop and expand local capabilities in applying continuous improvement tools and methods.
Improve site performance by supporting and challenging the workforce and local MT in direction setting, prioritization (timing, resources, and sequence of actions) and implementation of improvement activities to best achieve the targets for the key performance indicators of the yearly site improvement plan. This includes the organizational and strategic deployment throughout the site
Drive and manage the improvement portfolio by identifying, validate and drive new improvement opportunities and promote the passion for excellence and delivering on commitment values.
Manage the improvement project funnel including scoping, project assignment, resource planning, tracking of progress and benefits and controlling sustainability of outcomes.
Lead and support the ALPS deployment on site.
Help the site to define Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
Train employees in the meaning of continuous improvement and explain different KPIs
See to that the site’s personnel are informed regularly about the improvements done
Develop a strategy for visual systems and transfer of best practices within the site



Qualifications
Hold a University Degree in Chemical/Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and have good overall knowledge of technology and chemistry
Have several years of relevant experience from the industry, including production, maintenance and QHSE&S
Experience from a managerial position, or interest in developing own leadership capabilities
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate (also statistical) analyses and synthesize recommendations
Experience working with Six Sigma is meritorious e.g Black belt certified



We believe that you have experience of responsibilities regarding personnel and have knowledge of process oriented ways of working. You’ve got the ability and interest to coach, lead and teach colleagues. As a person you’re humble, structured and a judge of character. You are a good communicator, verbal as written in both the Swedish and English language
Why join us?
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. They believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. We offer you countless career opportunities. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Additional information
This is a permanent position on a full time basis, reporting to the Site Manager and based in Stenungsund.
Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume and cover letter. We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded. We carry out a continuous selection and may close the application process before the final application date, so don’t hesitate to send us your application.
For additional information about the vacancy please contact Michael Cronqvist, Site Manager, +46 730 96 11 39
For information about the recruitment process or your application, please contact Ann-Kristin Wennergren, HRBP, +46 703 88 00 00.
If you have any general questions or need assistance please contact: Recruiting.SE@Akzonobel.com
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For unions related questions please contact:
Sveriges Ingenjörer, Anna-Lena Palm +46 303 851 13
Unionen, Thomas Nilsson +46 734 30 98 74
About Nouryon
Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of more than 9,700 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands. Visit our website and follow us @Nouryon and on LinkedIn.
The application process
After the closing date, we will start the selection process.
In our first selection we thoroughly go through all the applications. If your skills and qualifications match the profile we are looking for, you will be invited to an initial phone interview that takes approximately 30 minutes. If you proceed in our selection process, we invite you to a face-to-face interview that takes about 1,5 hours. There you will meet with the hiring manager.
We look forward to your application!
We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or manning companies.