Continuous Improvement Expert

Are you as excited as we are when we talk about the storage and distribution of bulk liquids at our state-of-the-art tank containers and terminals located in key markets? Could this be the scene for your next career move? We are currently recruiting for a  Continuous Improvement Expert  to join our APAC Operations team.

Stolt Tank Containers (STC) is a leading provider of door-to-door transportation services for bulk- liquid chemicals and food-grade products. With a fleet of more than 45,000 tank containers, STC is the only operator with its own worldwide network of 22 owned and joint venture depots.

What you will be doing

As a Continuous Improvement (Black Belt level) Expert , you will be responsible for executing CI projects and for training and coaching employees and (senior) management across Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals, Stolt Tank Containers, and Stolt Sea Farm .

Your role, as a change professional, is focused on guiding and supporting the organization in its transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve the Business CI standards, methods, and tooling

Lead initiatives aimed at standardizing, improving, and redesigning processes, with a strong focus on sustainable improvements and standardization

Lead initiatives to optimize the total value chain beyond Stolt boundaries, in collaboration with suppliers and customers

Implement Strategic Management, including training and coaching of (senior) leaders

Implement Daily (Performance) Management within cross-functional process teams and hierarchical teams and departments, including training and coaching

Implement Commercial Management at both strategic and operational levels, including training and coaching of employees and leaders

Deliver training (up to Green Belt level) and provide coaching to employees, team leaders, middle managers, and senior leaders on CI methodologies and CI leadership

Coach CI project participants

Provide proactive and on-request feedback to employees and (senior) managers regarding CI activities, CI-related behaviors, and CI leadership styles

Participate in non-CI transformation projects and initiatives as required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with an academic level of thinking and working

Lean Black Belt certification

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience

At least 4 years of experience as a CI expert

Strong project management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making ability

Well-developed training and coaching capabilities

Flexible and reflective, with the ability to adapt to change

Knowledgeable in moderately complex statistical calculations

Able to bring structure to complex or ambiguous situations

Able to give feedback respectfully and constructively

Able to distinguish priorities and focus on what truly matters

Able to motivate and inspire others

Strong awareness of group dynamics, with the ability to intervene at a systemic level

Able to connect with all levels in the organization

Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with high levels of uncertainty

Skilled in managing (senior) stakeholders

Strong influencing skills and the ability to guide others toward the right direction

Willing to initiate courageous conversations and address the “elephant in the room”

Results-driven and willing to go the extra mile

Driven by “what needs to be done” rather than “what is part of my role”

What we offer

How to apply

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