CI Manager Stockholm at Electrolux Group

EMS/EPS/Continuous Improvement

Permanent

Job Description

Continuous Improvement in everything we do.

At Electrolux, as a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and perspectives so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living. Come and join us as you are as we believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together. Continuous Improvement Manager – Group Functions

About the role: Continuous Improvement at Electrolux is one of our top strategic drivers in order to deliver outstanding consumer experiences. Electrolux launched its Continuous Improvement (CI) program to accelerate overall business improvements and culture change enabled through lean & agile methodologies across the business. We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager who can create, enhance and adapt the way we build & implement CI (in Electrolux. Only a few years into the journey, the core of our CI program is established with high acceptance and engagement in the organization. In our fast-changing environment there are significant opportunities to further enhance and adapt it to enable Electrolux to deliver outstanding consumer experiences. What you’ll do: As Continuous Improvement Manager, based at our Stockholm HQ, you will lead functional and cross-functional end-to-end process improvements across our HQ within Group Functions and Global Product Lines with high-impact results as well as train and coach teams, and inspire employees to drive continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.

As a Group Functions CI Manager you will be responsible to train and coach Line managers and employees at all levels in operational excellence for them to become self-sufficient driving continuous improvement within their teams day to day work, through the use of visual management, pulse meetings, improvement sessions and implementation of small improvements in their work flows every week. You will also contribute to developing methodology, training course content, assessment structures, governance and facilitate CI initiatives for complex problem solving in cross-functional flows according to a defined agenda and methodology. You will report to the Electrolux Always Improve (EAI) Program Manager also heading EAI in Group Functions.

Who you are:

· Ability to inspire, energize and develop people

· Self-starter – With lots of initiative, you always have something to do and thrive on being productive.

· Influential – You know how to structure a case and get people on board, a true people person.

· Innovative – We want to fill the team with creative and innovative minds to always be improving and thinking outside the box.

· Collaborative – You ask and you listen, you take ideas on board and work with your team with humility, taking everyone in the same direction. A true team player.

· Problem-solving – You see challenge as opportunity.

· Curious – You want to understand things and how they work, in a scientific manner.

· Ambitious – You always strive for better, in your work and for your future.

Requirements:

· Master’s degree in engineering or business/ economics/ Finance.

· Minimum 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in a consulting firm and/or internal function of a large company in a similar role (continuous improvement, project management) supporting Group Functions.

· Exposure to Group Functions of a similar company, especially product line, finance, IT, HR, procurement, logistics and supply chain.

· Knowledge & deep understanding of Lean / Agile Tools & Change Management.

· Experience of leading/driving people engagement and working with cross functional teams without formal reporting lines

· Experience in remote management & virtual collaboration.

· Strong project/process management skills, PMI or Prince certification is a strong plus.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time to meet agreed deadlines.

· Strong coaching skills and experience of coaching different levels of large organization.

· Required: English (additional European language is considered a plus).

You will be based at our Global headquarters in Stockholm at Sankt Göransgatan 143

Benefits highlights:

· Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment.

· Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.

· Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services.

· Family, health and wellbeing benefits.

· Access to company gym and pool and other sport activities.

· Insurance policy plan

· Additional holidays

Find out more: Electrolux Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/lifeatelectrolux Stockholm HQ: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/sweden