Continuous Improvement Specialist
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Improve how data flows across SAP and MES systems so planning, production, and warehouse activities remain aligned and uninterrupted.
Map and analyze end-to-end information flows using Value Stream Mapping to identify delays, bottlenecks, and data inconsistencies.
Work with the Manufacturing Analyst to convert operational data into reports, insights, and actionable improvements.
Deliver immediate operational fixes and long-term process enhancements while influencing cross-functional teams and factory leadership.
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The opportunity
Improve how data flows across SAP and MES systems so planning, production, and warehouse activities remain aligned and uninterrupted.
Map and analyze end-to-end information flows using Value Stream Mapping to identify delays, bottlenecks, and data inconsistencies.
Work with the Manufacturing Analyst to convert operational data into reports, insights, and actionable improvements.
Deliver immediate operational fixes and long-term process enhancements while influencing cross-functional teams and factory leadership.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Improve operational visibility through reliable end-to-end KPI tracking and enable faster, more accurate decisions using structured data insights.
- Reduce inefficiencies, delays, and bottlenecks across the value chain while strengthening alignment between planning, production, and warehouse functions.
- Deliver measurable improvements in cost, service levels, and operational efficiency.
- Embed continuous improvement through structured problem solving, standardization, and performance governance.
- Provide leadership with clear operational insights and financial justification for strategic decisions.
- Analyze ERP information flows, develop and report KPIs, and identify corrective actions with the Manufacturing Analyst.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using DMAIC, DMADV, 8D, and other Lean Six Sigma methods.
- Use Minitab, Advanced Excel, Power BI, and Python to generate insights and sustain improvements.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and Quality teams to implement and standardize improvements.
- Track project outcomes, support strategic plans, develop business cases, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold safety and integrity.
Your background
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain analytics, operations planning, or industrial performance roles.
- Proven experience in continuous improvement or operations excellence environments.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies, including DMAIC, 8D, and Kaizen.
- Strong Value Stream Mapping expertise, including leading cross-functional workshops across ERP and MES information flows.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required.
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