Continuous Improvement Specialist | Climalife | NL/EN (M/F/X)
- Bergen op Zoom
- On-site
Are you passionate about operational excellence and eager to drive measurable improvement in a highly technical, safety-driven industrial environment?
Climalife is recruiting a Continuous Improvement Specialist to strengthen performance at our chemical production site in Bergen op Zoom. In this role, you will lead improvement initiatives across production and warehouse operations, applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance safety, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
About the Role
As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will play a central role in identifying, initiating, and leading improvement projects within the chemical plant, with a strong focus on production and warehouse operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement and deliver tangible, data-driven results.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a continuous improvement program aligned with plant strategy and SHEQ standards
- Lead process optimization projects in production and warehouse environments (efficiency, energy savings, quality, cost reduction, reliability)
- Analyze production data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and deliver measurable results
- Facilitate Lean and Six Sigma initiatives (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, etc.) and train/coach employees in these methodologies
- Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, SHEQ, Supply Chain, and HR teams to ensure successful execution of improvement projects
- Ensure compliance with industry safety and environmental regulations
- Report project progress, outcomes, and performance improvements to the management team
About You
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, Industrial Engineering)
- Proven experience leading improvement projects in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, ideally within the (petro)chemical industry
- Solid knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies:
- Orange Belt with several years of hands-on experience, or
- Green Belt with a recent certification and strong motivation to further develop practical expertise
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis and process monitoring
- Background in project management and/or change management within an industrial context is a plus
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English
- Proactive, results-driven, and capable of creating engagement and buy-in across all levels of the organization
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and familiarity with analytical tools
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an innovative and safety-focused industrial environment
- Gain strong visibility across departments and influence plant-wide performance
- Play a key role in shaping a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Contribute to long-term goals around sustainability, efficiency, and growth
- Join a stable international group with strong values and long-term ambition
Skills & Requirements
Requirements:
- Commute to this job’s location
- No need for visa sponsorship
- Working in an onsite setting
- Authorized to work in Netherlands
About the company
Developing innovative, sustainable solutions for climate control systems
For more than a century, Climalife has been Europe’s specialist in cooling fluids for refrigeration and air conditioning. Its involvement and commitments to quality and protection of the environment has also enabled it to gain cutting-edge expertise in the fields of heating and renewable energy
More than 250 employees are available to share their knowledge on diverse sectors such as: industrial markets, commercial markets (large outlets, local stores, etc.), housing and apartments, and the service sector (offices, hospitals, airports …). They can meet your needs with a range of products and services suitable for any climate control system: refrigerants, secondary refrigerants/heat transfer fluids, lubricants, leak detection, cleaning, analysis, services.
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