905 Continuous Improvement jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a Process Improvement Manager to play a key role in a continuous improvement program. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and implementing Business Excellence initiatives as directed by Managers of Quality and Business Excellence.

The role involves leading the implementation and maintenance of Quality systems across various departments and business units within the company.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

1. Leading Business Excellence Initiatives
2. Promoting process improvement initiatives within business units and departments
3. Implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems
4. Planning, initiating, and conducting internal audits; reporting on compliance and recommending improvements

Required skills and qualifications include:

• A graduate degree in Industrial Engineering or related field with at least 9 years of experience in a senior supervisory role, including a minimum of 5 years in Quality or Business Excellence
• Qualified in Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, with a Black Belt certification
• At least 3 years of experience implementing Six Sigma projects in the Process Industry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Why choose this role?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of the organization. As a Process Improvement Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the company's operations and drive positive change.

About the company

Our company provides HR planning and solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). We specialize in attracting high-caliber candidates for roles in various sectors.

Baker Hughes Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, You will be responsible for:

• Develop new solutions based upon precedents in the organizations
• Identify and deploy lean tools & Six Sigma methodologies throughout the organization.
• Plan and deploy Lean Road map to improve the plant KPIs
• Identify the projects to improve the Process safety, Process cycle time, product quality and product cost.
• Develop and conduct Lean Six Sigma training plan for plant.
• Analyze process data and solve problem using Lean six sigma tools
• Handles special projects, as assigned.
  

• Have bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Have minimum of 3 additional years of experience as a Black Belt
  

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to influence others and lead small teams. Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact. Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously. Effective problem identification and solution skills. Proven analytical and organizational ability.
  

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
  

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
  

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing

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• Develop and execute quality policies and procedures aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead quality audits, assessments, and compliance reviews to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Manage quality metrics, analyze data, and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Foster collaboration between departments to promote a culture of quality and customer satisfaction.
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments, regulatory changes, and best practices in quality management.

• A master's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Substantial experience in quality management, preferably in a leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of improving quality performance and driving process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Certifications in quality management disciplines, such as Lean Six Sigma, are highly desirable.

As a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of our employees, ensuring a safe working environment, and promoting sustainability.

As an integral member of our HSE team, you will be responsible for conducting regular toolbox talks and briefings with employees to promote safety awareness. Additionally, you will conduct safety inductions for new employees, subcontractors, and visitors, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge to perform their tasks safely.

One of your key responsibilities will be to ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance among staff members. You will also support the plant team in their daily operations, addressing any safety-related issues that may arise. Furthermore, you will conduct internal safety trainings on time, as per the job function annual safety training matrix, to ensure our employees are up-to-date with the latest safety protocols.

To maintain a safe working environment, you will conduct frequent emergency drills and ensure the knowledge of emergency preparedness is shared among all employees. You will also deliver timely communication and instructions to the plant team, facilitating smooth operations. In collaboration with the HSE Manager, you will develop method statements, risk assessments, SOPs, lifting and inspection plans, and analyze safety metrics to identify trends and allocate resources accordingly.

Another crucial aspect of your role will be conducting PTW/Risk Assessments for non-routine work activities and reviewing the firefighting system regularly using an inspection checklist. You will also perform frequent plant safety audits to identify non-compliance equipment and processes, implementing solutions to eliminate exposure to risks and prevent injuries.

Audit record-keeping practices, workplace organization, and associate behaviors will be under your purview, ensuring training, auditing, and scoring methods are accurate and consistent. You will review the PPE matrix regularly per each job function and ensure the safe handling, storage, and delivery of goods. Your responsibility will also include measuring site performance against published safety requirements and identifying a plan for sites to implement and fix identified gaps.

Lastly, you will carry out weekly reports on unsafe observations, contributing to a proactive approach to maintaining a safe working environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar industry/FMCG.
• ISO 45001/14001 Certification is advantageous.
• Excellent English spoken and written skills.
• Certification from the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health – NIOSH.
• Residence in Suez Governorate or flexibility to relocate.

• A competitive salary.
• Benefits.

We appreciate that your time is valuable, and we commit to responding to your application within 30 working days.

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As Hub Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager in Middle East & Africa you will manage the Quality & Continuous Improvement function within a versatile team at the center for the Green Transformation. Your responsibility will be to boost our Quality and Customer Satisfaction with unwavering support from management. You will lead a small team but will rely on leveraging the rest of the organization for success.

How youll make an impact

• Define and implement the Hub MEA Quality and CI strategy including governance of Quality and CI function in line with business needs and directives.
• Act as an advocate for the Customer by ensuring the Voice of Customer is represented throughout the value chain.
• Manage the Quality Management System and coordinate the continuous improvement of our business processes.
• Accountable for maintaining and securing required Certifications in all units within scope.
• Establish process performance indicators and ensures effective internal controls are in place to verify that processes continue to meet customer and stakeholder requirements.
• Analyze the process performance indicators continuously and take actions to address situations where process performance deviates from expectations and manage such deviations to the closure.
• Manage resolution of high-profile customer non-conformities. Protect and strengthen customer trust by effectively addressing feedback through corrective and preventive actions.
• Act as a Role Model and Change Agent for the behavior required to support a Quality Culture. Influence Senior Managers and Peers to ensure the correct thinking and decision making required to support the implementation and execution of Quality Strategies.
• Deploy and implement the Continuous Improvement Frame-
  work Support prioritization and execution of portfolio of improvement projects aiming to improve quality operational performance and Customer satisfaction.
• Living Hitachi Energys core values safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• You hold a masters degree in an engineering field and have extensive experience from industry and expertise quality management.
• Prior experience of managing a multisite Quality Management System and leading an engineering organization through a certification process.
• Certification in related disciplines such as Lean Six Sigma Quality Auditing etc.
• Demonstrated skills in running improvement events such as RCAs Lean Action Workouts Kaizen and other change management events.
• Strong ability to influence and inspire through personal leadership.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills at all levels from senior leadership to individual contributors and on a global basis with remote multicultural teams.
• Accustomed to prioritizing safety integrity and quality and inspiring others to do the same through demonstrated leadership.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Required Experience:

Manager

At Amazon, we are constantly exploring new opportunities to shape our global business. Our Programme Managers play a crucial role in advancing our ideas and ensuring successful project execution. As you work on various projects, you'll become an expert in our processes and see your experience grow. Collaboration across different functions is key to our leadership in the industry.

1. Create roadmaps for project implementation and brief teams on requirements.
2. Set measurable milestones and continuous goals for ongoing programmes.
3. Collect and analyze data to inform project decisions and provide insights.
4. Lead meetings with partner teams to track progress, implement new initiatives, and improve programmes.
5. Document standards and ensure compliance.
6. Manage internal and external stakeholders.

Every day varies for a Programme Manager. You may work independently or collaboratively on projects at different stages, from development to delivery. Your day might include gathering data for a pilot, discussing resourcing plans, tracking project progress, or sharing updates with stakeholders. Data-driven decision-making is integral, involving insights gathering, analysis, and presenting findings to senior teams.

The Amazon Customer Excellence Systems (ACES) team focuses on improving the logistics experience through high-impact initiatives and technology solutions. Recent projects include expanding micromobility and electric vehicle deliveries. We leverage data to optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency. Our team supports field operations, onboarding, and continuous improvement to ensure safety, effectiveness, and timely deliveries across Amazon's network.

• A degree.
• Relevant experience in programme management with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing quantitative data to inform decisions.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or SQL.

Preferred qualifications are not mandatory. We welcome applicants with diverse skill sets, including operational and technical experience, and those who have worked with teams across multiple locations and external partners.

Amazon's inclusive culture supports all employees. If you require workplace accommodations during the application, interview, or onboarding process, please visit our support page or contact your Recruiting Partner.

Required Experience: Manager

At Amazon, we are constantly exploring new opportunities to shape our global business. Our Programme Managers play a crucial role in advancing our ideas and ensuring successful project execution. As you work on various projects, you'll become an expert in our processes and see your experience grow. Collaboration across different functions is key to our leadership in the industry.

• Create roadmaps for project implementation and brief teams on requirements.
• Set measurable milestones and continuous goals for ongoing programmes.
• Collect and analyze data to inform project decisions and provide insights.
• Lead meetings with partner teams to track progress, implement new initiatives, and improve programmes.
• Document standards and ensure compliance.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders.

Every day varies for a Programme Manager. You may work independently or collaboratively on projects at different stages, from development to delivery. Your day might include gathering data for a pilot, discussing resourcing plans, tracking project progress, or sharing updates with stakeholders. Data-driven decision-making is integral, involving insights gathering, analysis, and presenting findings to senior teams.

The Amazon Customer Excellence Systems (ACES) team focuses on improving the logistics experience through high-impact initiatives and technology solutions. Recent projects include expanding micromobility and electric vehicle deliveries. We leverage data to optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency. Our team supports field operations, onboarding, and continuous improvement to ensure safety, effectiveness, and timely deliveries across Amazon's network.

• A degree.
• Relevant experience in programme management with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing quantitative data to inform decisions.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or SQL.

Preferred qualifications are not mandatory. We welcome applicants with diverse skill sets, including operational and technical experience, and those who have worked with teams across multiple locations and external partners.

Amazon's inclusive culture supports all employees. If you require workplace accommodations during the application, interview, or onboarding process, please visit our support page or contact your Recruiting Partner.

Required Experience: Manager

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the HSE Teamcould be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Egypt as HSE Supervisor.

Can you say 'yes'?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

Overview of the role:

As an HSE Supervisor, you will be reporting to HSE Manager and will be responsible for improving Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) performance and support the business by applying in-depth knowledge to offer solutions and advice through delivery of group-wide performance improvement programs.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct regular toolbox talks and briefings with Knauf employees.
• Conduct Safety Induction for new employees, Subcontractors & Visitors on site.
• Ensure PPE Compliance for all staff.
• Support the Plant team in their daily operations for any safety related issues.
• Conduct the internal safety trainings on time as per the job function annual safety training matrix.
• Ensure the knowledge of the emergency preparedness by conducting frequent emergency drills.
  --Deliver on-time needed communication / instructions to the plant team.
• Support HSE Manager to Conduct method statements, risk assessment, SOPs, lifting & inspections plans.
• Analyze safety metrics and review incident Daily, weekly, and monthly incident trends to discover trends to rationalize the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where the safety risk is highest.
• Conduct PTW / Risk assessments for non-routine work activities.
• Review frequently the firefighting system with inspection check list.
• Perform frequent plant safety audits to identify all non-compliance equipment and/or processes at the site.
• Implement solutions to eliminate exposure to these risks and prevent injury.
• Audit record-keeping practices.
• Audit the workplace organization and Associate behaviors to ensure that training, auditing, and -scoring methods are accurate and consistent.
• Review frequently the PPE matrix per each job function.
• Ensure safe handling / storage & delivery for the different type of goods, Measure sites' performance against published requirements in safety policies, For all deficiencies, identify a plan for the site to implement and fix all identified gaps.
• Carry out Weekly report for the Unsafe Observations.

What we'd love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

· Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree or relative field.

· Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar industry / FMCG.

· ISO 45001 / 14001 Certification is a plus.

· Very Good in English spoken and written.

. Certified from the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health – NIOSH.

. Residence in Suez Governorate / Flexible to relocate.

We'll provide:

• A competitive salary

• Benefits

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 30 working days.

Knauf stands for opportunity . We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the HSE Teamcould be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Egypt as HSE Supervisor.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

Overview of the role:

As an HSE Supervisor, you will be reporting to HSE Manager and will be responsible for improving Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) performance and support the business by applying in-depth knowledge to offer solutions and advice through delivery of group-wide performance improvement programs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct regular toolbox talks and briefings with Knauf employees.
• Conduct Safety Induction for new employees, Subcontractors & Visitors on site.
• Ensure PPE Compliance for all staff.
• Support the Plant team in their daily operations for any safety related issues.
• Conduct the internal safety trainings on time as per the job function annual safety training matrix.
• Ensure the knowledge of the emergency preparedness by conducting frequent emergency drills. --Deliver on-time needed communication / instructions to the plant team.
• Support HSE Manager to Conduct method statements, risk assessment, SOPs, lifting & inspections plans.
• Analyze safety metrics and review incident Daily, weekly, and monthly incident trends to discover trends to rationalize the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where the safety risk is highest.
• Conduct PTW / Risk assessments for non-routine work activities.
• Review frequently the firefighting system with inspection check list.
• Perform frequent plant safety audits to identify all non-compliance equipment and/or processes at the site.
• Implement solutions to eliminate exposure to these risks and prevent injury.
• Audit record-keeping practices.
• Audit the workplace organization and Associate behaviors to ensure that training, auditing, and -scoring methods are accurate and consistent.
• Review frequently the PPE matrix per each job function.
• Ensure safe handling / storage & delivery for the different type of goods, Measure sites’ performance against published requirements in safety policies, For all deficiencies, identify a plan for the site to implement and fix all identified gaps.
• Carry out Weekly report for the Unsafe Observations.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

· Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree or relative field.

· Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar industry / FMCG.

· ISO 45001 / 14001 Certification is a plus.

· Very Good in English spoken and written.

. Certified from the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health – NIOSH.

. Residence in Suez Governorate / Flexible to relocate.

We’ll provide:

• A competitive salary

• Benefits

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 30 working days.