Project Manager - Continuous Improvement & Performance (M/F)
About the company
As part of its transformation strategy and the strengthening of its Business Improvement team, Aluminium Dunkerque is recruiting a Continuous Improvement & Performance Project Manager - Black Belt.
Your tasks
A true driver of transformation and operational excellence, you will contribute to the sustainable improvement of the company's performance by leading strategic and cross-functional projects, notably by relying on Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
In close collaboration with operational teams and support functions, you will identify optimization opportunities, support change, and develop a culture of continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
Your main responsibilities
- Deploy the Lean Six Sigma approach: contribute to the definition of the continuous improvement roadmap and support its deployment across different sectors of the company.
- Lead high-impact improvement projects: identify, structure, and conduct cross-functional projects aimed at optimizing processes, improving productivity, quality, costs, and overall performance.
- Analyze performance and identify optimization levers: exploit data and indicators, perform process diagnostics, identify root causes, and propose sustainable solutions.
- Support teams in change management: mobilize stakeholders, facilitate the adoption of new practices, and guarantee the sustainability of the improvements implemented.
- Develop skills and lead the Lean Six Sigma network: train, coach, and support employees in the use of continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
- Measure and showcase results: define performance indicators, track the operational and economic gains of projects, and ensure regular reporting to management.
- Contribute to the culture of operational excellence: promote best practices, encourage innovation, and integrate safety, quality, and sustainable performance challenges into every improvement initiative.
Requirements
You have higher education (Master's degree), ideally in engineering, industrial management, or continuous improvement, and have significant experience in leading performance improvement projects, ideally in an industrial environment.
You possess solid knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, continuous improvement tools, and problem-solving. A Black Belt certification is a major asset for this position.
Your good understanding of how a production site operates allows you to grasp the operational, economic, and organizational challenges of the company.
You also master quality management methods and tools, have a good knowledge of information systems and digitalization challenges, as well as the financial fundamentals necessary for evaluating the gains and profitability of projects.
Professional English is required to operate in an international environment.
Beyond your technical skills, you are recognized for your cross-functional leadership, your ability to influence, and your aptitude for bringing teams together around common goals.
Possessing excellent interpersonal skills, you demonstrate pedagogy, adaptability, and a true team spirit. Your communication skills and customer orientation allow you to effectively support teams in change management and the sustainable improvement of performance.