Synopsis
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading strategic, crossfunctional initiatives within the Supply Chain organization at Etihad Engineering.
This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, standardizing processes, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all functions.
Acting as a key driver of transformation, the manager ensures organizational alignment with longterm strategic goals, fosters innovation, promotes stakeholder collaboration, and applies structured project management methodologies to deliver measurable and sustainable improvements.
Accountabilities
- Lead and manage cross-functional improvement initiatives across the supply chain organization to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities aligned with Etihad Engineering’s strategic goals.
- Develop and implement standard processes, tools, and methodologies to ensure consistency and scalability across operations.
- Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and value stream mapping sessions to identify root causes and drive problem-solving initiatives.
- Promote and embed a culture of continuous improvement by coaching, training, and mentoring teams on Lean, Six Sigma, and best practices.
- Monitor project performance through KPIs and dashboards, ensuring timely delivery of results and sustainable outcomes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment, engagement, and effective change management.
- Report on progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and support decision-making with data-driven insights.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain, operations, or continuous improvement roles, preferably within the aviation, aerospace, or manufacturing industries
- Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, cross-functional improvement projects.
- Professional certification in Lean Management (Preferable), Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement methodology.
- Strong project management skills; Agile project management certification is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in change management and driving cultural transformation within complex organizations.
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