Job Description
JOB TITLE: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PRODUCTION LEADER
Purpose:
- Better and better! You improve the current process using different problem solving tools and methodologies of LEAN
- Aim for the best! You aim for operational excellence and look for improvement opportunities, to reduce costs and ensure long-term competitiveness and attractiveness.
- Be the change! With an understanding of the textile manufacturing process, you will conduct the change for continuous improvement. Beyond tools and methodology, you will focus on impelling a different way at looking at the supplier’s business and activity.
Your missions are to:
- Optimize. Ensure the factory capacity optimization (people/product/equipment/flow/etc.)
- Lead. To set direction and lead the way to breakthrough/ continuous improvement mindset
- Spearhead cost-saving initiatives
- Conduct work studies for process improvement.
- Coordinate continuous improvement activities in the factory
- Demonstrate skills in the implementation of the principles, practices, and mindset of LEAN manufacturing for maximum cost and waste reduction.
- Support production teams on the continuous improvement projects implementation and follow-up.
Your Profile:
- A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
- Knowledge of quality tools
- Project Management skills
- Engineering experience recognized in the manufacturing sector. Experience in Footwear industry is a plus
- Ability to propose new solutions and to innovate in a “Continuous Improvement Approach”
- Your passion and love for sport
- Good knowledge of MS Excel is a plus
- Strong organizational and planning skills along with the ability to multi-task.
- Strong critical thinking & problem solving ability.
- Fluent in English with excellent communication skills with all levels of the Suppliers (written and spoken).
Here at Decathlon, we are like family. Come join us and be a part of our family! Just be yourself and let your personality shine through.
We look forward to hearing from you and getting to know you.