Global Continuous Improvement Manager (m|f|d)

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Shape the future of quality with Voith Hydro!

Join a global leader in sustainable energy solutions and drive a culture of continuous improvement across our worldwide Quality organization. As Global Continuous Improvement Manager (m|f|d), you will lead global initiatives to reduce quality related and change costs, implement best practices, and foster structured problem solving and Lessons Learned processes throughout the organization.

Your Tasks

• Define and implement the global CI roadmap in alignment with Quality and business objectives.
• Establish and maintain global standards for CI methodologies, focusing on 8D problem-solving and Lessons Learned integration.
• Monitor and report on CI performance metrics, including cost of quality and cost of change.
• Lead and develop a team of Regional Continuous Improvement Managers, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Provide coaching and training to regional teams to strengthen capabilities in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Oversee global 8D projects and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive systematic Lessons Learned processes to prevent recurrence of issues and improve process robustness.
• Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction related to quality and engineering changes.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to embed CI principles into daily practices.
• Act as a change agent to promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of professional experience in Quality and Continuous Improvement roles, with at least 3 years in a global or multi-regional leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of 8D methodology, Lessons Learned processes, Lean, and Six Sigma (Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred).
• Proven track record of leading large-scale CI initiatives and delivering measurable cost reductions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Apply now via our career portal.

The Voith Hydro GmbH & Co. KG | VHZ is looking forward to your application!

Your personal contact

Talent Acquisition Team • Yunus Topal • Tel. +49 7321 37 3722

Job ID77290