Junior Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager

Gate Gourmet is a global company with operations throughout the world.At Gate Gourmet Arlanda we produce, package and deliver catering to our customers who is made up of some thirty airlines.We have units in Stockholm-Arlanda, Gothenburg- Landvetter and Malmö-Sturup
We are looking for a Jr.Continuous Improvement Manager, based at Arlanda Airport.
You will be responsible for leading projects and Kaizens and will be conduction training to employees, enabling LeanSixSigma tools and methodologies to drive Continuous Improvement.You will act as a change agent to grow the LeanSixSigma culture within the organization.
The position reports to the Director Operations Excellence Scandinavia.
Key tasks:
.Support the CI by leading projects and kaizens with focus on operations
.Develop and conduct new lean trainings and tools as required by the Business.
.Master the trained technical skills associated with LeanSixSigma and other appropriate improvement techniques
.Support project managers and other functions in projects.
.Complete Gate Gourmets LeanSixSigma Black Belt training
.Assess project review sessions

Key skills:
.Proven Team Leadership skills preferable in an industrial environment
.You should be able to put on a managerial role after 2-3 years of assignment
.You have expertise in SCM or operational Management (2-3 years)
.Prior project management experience is a prerequisite
.Previous experience in Airline Catering business will be an advantage

Education:
.Master degree in industrial engineering or an advanced degree in related field
.Good verbal and written communications skills in both English and Swedish to be able to train employees and to give and write instructions.

The position belongs to the collective agreement "Unionen" and you'll have fixed monthly salary.The position requires some travelling within Europe.
All appointments at Arlanda Airport are subject to a check of public records that has to be made and passed before a person is employed.



We look forward to your application!