Continuous Improvement Lean Master - Philips - Amsterdam


Job description
Your challenge
As Lean Master you contribute in the development of the continuous improvement practice, actively participate in the creation of a culture and capability of continuous improvement across Philips using known methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma to develop a learning organization that drives operational excellence across functions as part of their DNA. As Ambassador of the Lean Excellence Phased Deployment Model, you will inspire managers and employees, and co-lead the entire organization through its implementation.

The Continuous improvement practice works towards the creation of a company that systematically applies continuous improvement methods to all our End2End processes, driving better business results. You will constantly challenge the status quo and be the role model for End2End Lean Thinking.

You will deliver training of the Continuous Improvement Lean Curriculum and also elements of the wider Philips Excellence Curriculum (Including Change Management and Performance Management). You will coach candidates to certification for Lean Master, Expert, Advanced and Foundation level and will drive an increase if the certification ratio.

Your responsibilities
Have intimate knowledge of the Lean Phased Deployment Model.
Work on priority continuous improvement projects across Philips, to make visible impact a hallmark of the practice.
Engage with and represent the Deployment Sites in the Continuous Improvement Team.
Support the sites in their competence development.
Enable the development of a Lean deployment plan:
Initial introduction of the program and development of the ‘Burning Platform’.
Linkage to the Business Group / Country Organization / Business Process Owner / Function Management Agenda (Hoshin Planning).
Identification of the Value Streams, utilizing the Business Market Combinations for support of the prioritization.
Support the execution of the deployment plan:
Determine knowledge and competence gaps and enable training and resource as necessary.
Make all Stakeholders aware of ‘off-standard’ issues (e.g. Head of Continuous Improvement, Lean Champion, Site Leader, etc.).
Coach the Lean Champion.
Train and coach Lean Masters, Experts, Advanced and Foundation Level.
Capture, document and share best practice, transferring knowledge across deployment sites and cross sector.
Build a network of external Lean/ Continuous Improvement best practices and consultants.
Involvement in Lean End-to-End deployments (I2M, M2O, O2C).
Your team
Continuous Improvement practice will be part of the Philips Excellence department, along with the other core practices of Project Management, Process Management, Performance Management, and Change Management. You will report to the Continuous Improvement Practice Lead and be part of a core team.

Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in the core of what we want to transform at Philips and help to shape us into an agile and entrepreneurial company that delivers meaningful innovations to our customers. Faster and better than competition! We have spelled out our future vision for how we work in our Philips Business System, which identifies Excellence and Continuous Improvement as a core tenant. This will put you at the heart of leading us to go from being a good company, to becoming a great one. It’s both a big responsibility and a wonderful opportunity to actively be part of this journey to shape the Philips of tomorrow.

Our benefits are very competitive and designed around your preferences:
Depending on experience, a year salary (fulltime) between € 111.000,- and € 128.000,-.
25 Holidays per calendar year.
Variable bonus based on both Philips results and personal performance.
Company car or kilometer allowance.
Solid company pension scheme and attractive collective health insurance package.
Long-term incentives grant and opportunity to buy Philips shares and products with discount.
Your profile
A Bachelors or Master’s degree is required.
At least 10 years relevant working experience in a global operating company in a regional or global role.
You have a strong and demonstrated passion for Continuous Improvement.
Experience in Lean deployment across different business, functional areas and geographies are required.
Master lean certification is highly preferred.
You possess great networking skills and the ability to enthuse colleagues in Lean Thinking as a business necessity.
You are to work at every level of the organization, from Team Members to Executives.
Business English both spoken and written is required
Flexible towards travelling (50% travel), mainly within the assigned region, but also globally.

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