Lean Coordinator

As Lean Coordinator, you will be responsible for the following range of tasks:

• Deploying tools and processes to support strategic objectives. As well as to improve operational efficiency, competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
• You will plan, coordinate and follow up on continuous improvement processes.
• You chair the local continiuous improvement council.
• You ensure the follow-up and implementation of various lean tools (5S+, Value Stream Mapping,...) in collaboration with various departments.
• You provide training on lean tools.
• You annually evaluate the internal Lean Six Sigma System.
• You manage and promote improvement proposals and supervise KAIZEN events.
• Furthermore, you will guide teams in applying problem-solving techniques such as A3, 8D,...
• You will contribute to achieving cost reduction targets and operational KPI'S.
• You report directly to the Plant Manager.

As a Lean Coordinator, you can largely tick off the requirements below:

• You have a bachelor's degree and already several years of work experience in a similar position.
• You preferably have previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• You have technical understanding from your degree or experience.
• You have a good knowledge of lean management.
• If you have already completed Six Sigma training then this is a plus.
• You have good organisational and analtysic skills.
• You are good at supervising cross-functional working groups.
• Furthermore, you are good at initiating and implementing change processes.
• You can work well in team and can also stand your ground well.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 standards is an asset.
• You are comfortable with MS Office applications.
• You speak very good Dutch and English.

Our client is an international player including a Belgian branch in Sint-Niklaas where they operate with about 100 employees. At this site, they specialise in the production of filtration systems. Today, they are looking for a Lean Coordinator for a half-time position.

As a Lean Coordinator, you will join a pleasant environment with a cool and diverse team. There is a pleasant atmosphere and a very good work-life balance. Moreover, you can work with an interesting product and get the opportunity to make a significant contribution to its optimal operation.
Furthermore, you will be given a training budget to broaden your knowledge and you will have a flexible schedule.
Moreover, you can count on a nice salary complemented by fringe benefits such as hospitalisation and group insurance, meal vouchers of €8 and an annual bonus. You will work half-time in a 20-hour week. The working hours can be arranged by mutual agreement.