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Continuous Improvement Manager
Job description
Continuous Improvement Manager
**Job details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.
**Reference number**
D2025R12-192377-168870
**Job details**
**Domain**
Performance and Support
**Job field / Job profile**
Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB
**Job title**
Continuous Improvement Manager
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence through the deployment of Lean, Six Sigma, and other best-in-class continuous improvement methodologies. He/she will act as a key partner to the General Manager to ensure the effective deployment and implementation of corporate Customer Support priorities defined by the central organization. This dual responsibility ensures the site is both continuously improving its own performance and fully aligned with global customer support strategies and projects.
Job Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time:
- Lead, coordinate, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate the identification and analysis of process improvement opportunities, using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Champion and deploy improvement programs to achieve operational targets in quality, turnaround time, cost, and safety.
- Serve as a key representative of the site to support the deployment and local implementation of strategic Customer Support projects and priorities defined by the central organization, ensuring alignment with the broader company objectives.
- Act as an adviser to the General Manager, supporting decision-making and facilitating cross-functional collaboration on both local and corporate initiatives.
- Support the deployment of the company's digital transformation roadmap at site level.
- Collaborate closely with shop floor teams, support functions, and management to ensure adoption, engagement, and sustainability of improvements.
- Coach, train, and mentor site teams on continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
- Track, measure, and report progress on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project results.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for functional escalation on improvement topics, engaging with the company-wide Progress & Digital Transformation network.
- Analyse existing business processes using various methods such as gap analysis or PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) to allow finding opportunities for improvement as well as losses, which then perform troubleshooting to further determine root causes.
- Act as internal consultants developing short- and long-term strategies for the organization and incorporating Six Sigma and other practices. The goal is to facilitate progress and reduce costs, both in terms of sales and workflow inefficiencies.
- Establish measurable standards at the start of a project and then compare actual project monitor progress to check if project yields desirable results.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Knowledge and Skills
- Certification in Lean or Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), or equivalent methodologies, with a solid understanding of process improvement techniques and hands-on implementation experience.
- Experience collaborating with centralized, customer-focused organizations is an advantage.
- Strong project management and risk management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional projects, implement corporate initiatives locally, and lead change management.
- Knowledge of the leverages of change in complex organizations.
- Foundational knowledge of budgeting principles and performance management.
- Proficiency in Lean Sigma tools, methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
- Knowledge of aerospace and aviation terminology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Competencies
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with an analytical, results-oriented mindset.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- High degree of autonomy, initiative, and ownership in completing tasks and driving outcomes.
- Strong sense of rigor, organization, and the ability to manage priorities.
- Proven ability to analyse complex situations, apply sound problem-solving techniques, and implement effective solutions.
**Job location**
**Job location**
Asia, Singapore
**City (-ies)**
36 Loyang Drive Singapore
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Bachelor's Degree
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years
**Additional Languages preferred**
English (Fluent)
**Job details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.
**Reference number**
D2025R12-192377-168870
**Job details**
**Domain**
Performance and Support
**Job field / Job profile**
Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB
**Job title**
Continuous Improvement Manager
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence through the deployment of Lean, Six Sigma, and other best-in-class continuous improvement methodologies. He/she will act as a key partner to the General Manager to ensure the effective deployment and implementation of corporate Customer Support priorities defined by the central organization. This dual responsibility ensures the site is both continuously improving its own performance and fully aligned with global customer support strategies and projects.
Job Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time:
- Lead, coordinate, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate the identification and analysis of process improvement opportunities, using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Champion and deploy improvement programs to achieve operational targets in quality, turnaround time, cost, and safety.
- Serve as a key representative of the site to support the deployment and local implementation of strategic Customer Support projects and priorities defined by the central organization, ensuring alignment with the broader company objectives.
- Act as an adviser to the General Manager, supporting decision-making and facilitating cross-functional collaboration on both local and corporate initiatives.
- Support the deployment of the company's digital transformation roadmap at site level.
- Collaborate closely with shop floor teams, support functions, and management to ensure adoption, engagement, and sustainability of improvements.
- Coach, train, and mentor site teams on continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
- Track, measure, and report progress on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project results.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for functional escalation on improvement topics, engaging with the company-wide Progress & Digital Transformation network.
- Analyse existing business processes using various methods such as gap analysis or PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) to allow finding opportunities for improvement as well as losses, which then perform troubleshooting to further determine root causes.
- Act as internal consultants developing short- and long-term strategies for the organization and incorporating Six Sigma and other practices. The goal is to facilitate progress and reduce costs, both in terms of sales and workflow inefficiencies.
- Establish measurable standards at the start of a project and then compare actual project monitor progress to check if project yields desirable results.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Knowledge and Skills
- Certification in Lean or Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), or equivalent methodologies, with a solid understanding of process improvement techniques and hands-on implementation experience.
- Experience collaborating with centralized, customer-focused organizations is an advantage.
- Strong project management and risk management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional projects, implement corporate initiatives locally, and lead change management.
- Knowledge of the leverages of change in complex organizations.
- Foundational knowledge of budgeting principles and performance management.
- Proficiency in Lean Sigma tools, methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
- Knowledge of aerospace and aviation terminology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Competencies
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with an analytical, results-oriented mindset.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- High degree of autonomy, initiative, and ownership in completing tasks and driving outcomes.
- Strong sense of rigor, organization, and the ability to manage priorities.
- Proven ability to analyse complex situations, apply sound problem-solving techniques, and implement effective solutions.
**Job location**
**Job location**
Asia, Singapore
**City (-ies)**
36 Loyang Drive Singapore
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Bachelor's Degree
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years
**Additional Languages preferred**
English (Fluent)
Required skills
microsoft office
project management
operational excellence
risk management
process improvement
six sigma
change management
methodologies
performance management
microsoft office applications
lean
black belt
gap analysis
continuous improvement methodologies
budgeting principles
aerospace and aviation terminology
certification in lean or six sigma
digital transformation roadmap
progress & digital transformation network
pdca (plan-do-check-act)
lean sigma tools
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Company information
- Company
- Safran
- Location
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Singapore
Singapore - Posted
- 6 months ago
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