Continuous Improvement Leader

Job Purpose

Lead and drive Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives across all functions at Fresenius Kabi Tunisia. Partner with department leaders to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost performance, productivity, and employee engagement through Lean methodologies, structured problem solving, and cross-functional transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement roadmap aligned with business objectives.

• Lead improvement initiatives across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, EHS,  and other support functions.

• Drive Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management and root cause analysis.

• Identify improvement opportunities through data analysis and performance monitoring.

• Lead cross-functional projects focused on operational efficiency, waste reduction, process optimization and cost improvement.

• Establish and monitor KPIs related to Operational Excellence and project performance.

• Facilitate problem-solving workshops and continuous improvement events.

• Build Continuous Improvement capabilities through coaching, training and knowledge sharing.

• Support change management, digitalization and automation initiatives.

• Ensure sustainable implementation of improvements while maintaining quality, EHS and regulatory compliance.

• Report progress, business impact and savings to site leadership.

Profile Requirements

• Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Excellence.

• Proven experience leading Lean transformation and cross-functional improvement projects.

• Experience in an industrial environment; automotive is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen and problem-solving methodologies.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing, supply chain and logistics processes.

• Strong analytical, leadership, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence teams and drive cultural change across the organization.

• Green Belt or Black Belt certification is considered an advantage.