Continuous Improvement Specialist
Job Req ID:
135906
Location:
Timisoara, RO, 300714
Work Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
unlimited
In this role, you won’t just “check off tasks” — you will directly contribute to operational efficiency, process discipline, and a strong continuous improvement culture in an international industrial environment. Your success is reflected in implemented ideas, standardized processes, and higher-performing teams.
What you will deliver:
- Increase both the number and quality of improvement proposals collected from employees and ensure they are transformed into implemented solutions;
- Manage and further develop the internal improvement portal, ensuring transparency and clear follow‑up until each validated initiative is completed;
- Drive effective 5S implementation, ensuring standards are consistently respected — not only during audits;
- Conduct 5S audits with a strong focus on identifying gaps and defining clear corrective actions;
- Deliver clear audit outputs: structured documentation, relevant conclusions, and efficient communication to the involved departments;
- Actively contribute to visual management, ensuring key information is accessible and supports decision‑making.
- Kaizen workshop coordination - organizing and facilitating cross-functional sessions to identify losses and define concrete improvement actions. Example ( SMED, Jishuken )
- Standard Work Implementation developing, updating, and supporting the implementation of visual and operational standards
- Support in strategic projects - active involvement in digitalization, automation, and efficiency initiatives at plant level strategy
- Training and coaching - training operators and team leaders on topics such as 5S, problem solving, and waste awareness
- Contribution to continuous improvement culture — promoting ownership and employee engagement in continuous improvement activities.
How performance is measured
- Number of improvement initiatives successfully implemented;
- Level of compliance and maturity of 5S standards;
- Quality of audits and action plans;
- Employee engagement in Continuous Improvement.
- Cost savings generated from SMED workshops, Jishuken activities, and Kaizen projects
What helps you succeed
- University degree in a technical field;
- Relevant experience in Automotive / Continuous Improvement; Minimum 2 Years
- Strong process‑oriented and analytical mindset;
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills;
- Very good MS Office knowledge;
- Advanced English proficiency.
What we offer
- A role with visible impact in an international company focused on performance;
- Challenging projects and autonomy in implementation;
- Stable environment with strong professional development focus;
- Talent‑oriented organizational culture;
- Flexible working hours and healthy work‑life balance.
If you are an enthusiast person and you want to develop professionally in an international environment, please send us your application!
All candidates that fit the profile will be contacted in maximum 3 weeks.