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Job Type:  Full-Time or Part-Time
Category:  Research & Development
City:  Hamburg
Company:  Evident Europe GmbH

Continuous Improvement Leader (m/f/d) R&D

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Evident employs around 4,500 people at a total of 57 locations worldwide. Evident Europe, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, employs approximately 770 people in 16 countries. The product portfolio includes a wide range of microscope systems used in clinical diagnostics, medical and basic research, as well as in various industrial areas. In addition, Evident offers videoscopes, products for non-destructive testing techniques and for X-ray fluorescence analysis.

 

We are currently looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Leader (m/f/d) R&D for our team. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Optimize KPIs: Enhance delivery, quality, and productivity using Agile tools at R&D sites in Japan, Germany, and globally with suppliers.
  • Champion Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement at Evident R&D through Agile tools like Kaizen, policy deployment, problem-solving, daily stand-ups, visual management, Go-to-Gemba, value stream mapping, and 5S.
  • Lead Meetings: Facilitate and lead monthly R&D operations meetings.
  • Coach Leaders: Mentor functional leaders in Agile tools to sustain performance improvements and engage their teams.
  • Support and Guidance: Provide ongoing support to build knowledge and capability in Agile tools.
  • Policy Deployment: Work with the CTO to create and maintain policy deployment frameworks, bowler charts, action plans, and problem-solving processes. Analyze KPIs to develop action plans.
  • Deploy Agile Tools: Identify and implement suitable Agile tools and techniques to improve operations.
  • Performance Updates: Publish frequent operational performance updates for the CTO and R&D leadership.
  • Optimize Programs: Execute optimization programs to improve delivery, quality, and productivity yearly using Agile tools.
  • Reporting: Reports to the CTO and has a dotted line to the Chief Transformation Officer.

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or engineering (preferred).
  • Experience: 6+ years in continuous improvement, innovation, strategy, process management, or project management.
  • Skills and Certifications:
    • Hands-on experience in implementing and leading Continuous Improvement programs.
    • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DBS or similar methodologies, preferably with certifications.
    • Proven coaching and influencing abilities across organizational boundaries.
    • Proven management experience with a track record of delivering results.
    • Strong writing, presentation, and MS Office skills.
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
    • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Language: Fluent in English; Japanese language skills are very beneficial.
  • Additional Experience: Regulatory or medical device experience is a plus.

 

Your Benefits

 

  • Flexible working hours, 50% remote work possible   
  • 30 days of holiday per year
  • 13,5 salaries a year
  • Modern office and inspiring working environment
  • Subsidized meals in the neighborhood of our office (Stadtküche)
  • Public transport ticket (100% subsidized) or free parking space
  • Bike leasing
  • Subsidy fitness first gym
  • Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
  • Comprehensive company pension scheme
  • Joint company events and activities

 

Evident Europe GmbH is an equal opportunities employer and we look forward to receiving your application.

 

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