Continuous Improvement Leader

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEADER in our COSTA RICA location

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives.

Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries.

From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations.

Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

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Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

What do you get to do in this position?

We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation in all aspects of our operations.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Continuous Improvement Leader to drive our continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of operational excellence within our organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across all functional areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a comprehensive continuous improvement roadmap aligned with organizational goals and objectives.

Lead and coach cross-functional teams in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools to drive process improvements and waste reduction.

Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities through data analysis, process mapping, and value stream analysis.

Collaborate with departmental leaders to standardize best practices and establish KPIs to measure improvement efforts.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement by promoting employee engagement, empowerment, and accountability at all levels.

Monitor and report on the progress of improvement initiatives, identifying successes and areas for further enhancement.

Implement operational techniques and perform activities aimed both at monitoring a process and at eliminating causes of unsatisfactory performance at relevant stage of the quality loop in order to result in economic effectiveness.

Qualifications

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience.

If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

This job might be for you if you fit the following requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering; relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green Belt) preferred.

Proven experience in leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives with satisfactory results and achievements in process improvement.

Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.

Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills.

Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-funct...