Continuous Improvement Manager – Group Operations

The Company
Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2020 Electrolux had sales of SEK 116 billion and employed 48,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com

Function & Role
Continuous Improvement (CI) at Electrolux is one of our top strategic drivers in order to deliver outstanding consumer experiences. CI is accelerated through ‘Electrolux Manufacturing System’ (EMS) in most operations functions, and by our ‘OnBeat’ framework also in support functions, driving overall business improvements and culture change across all operations, resting on lean & agile methodologies.

We are now looking for a consumer focused and passionate CI Manager to drive continuous improvement in Group Operation functions, as well as coach CI ambassadors in our various business areas. The mandate for this role is to create, enhance and adapt the way we build and implement CI in Group Operations. The ambition is to accelerate CI initiatives overall and integrate CI in organizational development methodology. The role will have a direct report, but mainly leverage the network of EMS/CI ambassadors in the functions and business areas (BAs). We are rapidly becoming mission based in our execution, which means that CI initiatives can also be deployed for missions/projects rather than departments.

You will report to the ‘VP HR, Communications and Continuous Improvement - Group Operations’ and be expected to lead cross-functional end-to-end process improvements across various teams, functions in Group Operations, with effective stakeholder management and high-impact results at all levels of the organisation.


Key Tasks & Responsibilities
· Coordinate CI initiatives within Group Operations, in close contact with EMS leaders and function CI ambassadors
· Drive (leading, co-leading, coaching, supporting) the execution of various CI/onbeat initiatives across Group Operations, while building capability of CI ambassadors
· Lead the planning and performance tracking of CI/onbeat initiatives in Group Operations
· Work closely with group functions and BAs in specific initiatives, as decided by Group COO
· Build local capabilities by coaching CI ambassadors and deploying all CI training and improvement activities
· Join strategic initiatives in Group Operations driven by Group Operations PMO
· Promote best practices through exchange with other CI functions outside Group Operations


Who you are
Collaborative – You build cross-functional networks and trusting relationships, and apply your influence to shape change
Strategic – You can join the dots to take us from where we are to where we want to be, mapping the best routes and strategies to achieving our goals
Communicative – You are a tentative listener who’s keen to fully grasp your counterpart’s situation and needs, and can adapt your communication to assure that your message is successfully conveyed
Leader – You have a vision and a purpose, and you influence and inspire others not only to share it, but to apply their abilities to achieve it
Energetic – Your enthusiasm is infectious, inspiring and engaging your colleagues and collaborators to drive, own and complete their commitments the same way you do, no matter the scope and time frame
Evolving – You love to explore new ideas and drive continuous improvement, developing your capabilities and acquiring new skills to go beyond your current best
Self-starter – With lots of initiative, you always have something to do and thrive on being productive, finding and providing yourself with the aids and input you need to progress
Structured – You create order where there is none and make sure crucial information and materiel is readily available, even in your absence, to all who may depend on it
Customer-centric – You understand and empathize with people and can apply your people and problem-solving skills into aiding and reassuring customers


Formal Qualifications
· MSc in Engineering/Business/Economics or similar
· Trained and experienced in change management, agile tools, Lean or Six-Sigma
· At least 8 years of working experience, whereof at least 2 years in CI
· Proven track record of actively engaging people networks in a multinational and cross-functional setting, in-house or potentially as a management consultant
· Experience of Portfolio management & planning
· Excellent English (additional languages are considered a merit)


Location
Stockholm HQ

Purpose Statement
By creating desirable solutions and great experiences that enrich people’s daily lives and the health of our planet, we want to be a driving force in delivering enjoyable and sustainable living. At Electrolux, we shape living for the better. For us going to work every day has an even greater purpose than putting the latest product or technology on the market. It’s about improving the everyday lives of millions.

By staying humble and open for new ideas, we can push the boundaries for cooking, cleaning, and wellbeing at home. But to keep doing so, we need more people who want to innovate and re-imagine what life at home can be. For this purpose, we employ great people from a wide variety of backgrounds – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because we believe that diverse perspectives make our business stronger and more innovative. If you share our values, come find your place in our global community. Meet us through @lifeatelectrolux (Instagram) and career.electroluxgroup.com (web) to learn more.