Continuous Improvement Leader, Netherlands

Morgan Latif is a specialist leadership search & development consultancy. We help our clients across the Medical & Dental Technology, Packaging, Consumer, E-mobility, and Industrial Technology sectors to deliver on their transformation and diversity goals. Our mission is to combine traditional recruitment and coaching methods with new technology, to provide a tailored and innovative solution to our clients and candidates.

We are partnering with a global leader in Business Services to recruit a Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader for their organization. This key role will be based in Utrecht, Netherlands, and offers a unique opportunity to lead cultural transformation and operational excellence initiatives in a dynamic, mission-driven organization.

The CI Leader will work closely with the Country CEO/MD, local leadership team, and the Global CI Leader to implement systems, processes, and strategies that drive sustainable performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Implement CI Strategies:

• Design a prioritized roadmap for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement daily management systems, KPIs, and structured problem-solving methodologies to deliver measurable results.

Lead Kaizen Projects:

• Facilitate workshops to address performance gaps and drive accelerated change.
• Ensure sustainability of results through team engagement and follow-ups.

Build Organizational Capabilities:

• Train and coach teams in foundational practices such as strategy deployment, KPI management, and action planning.
• Support the development of visual management systems and performance review processes.

Optimize Processes:

• Lead standardization efforts, value stream mapping, and benchmarking to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Promote best practices and share insights across regions.

Foster Cultural Change:

• Partner with leadership to embed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Work directly with frontline teams to implement practical solutions that address operational challenges.

Coach and Develop Talent:

• Provide CI training to leadership teams and certify team members in CI tools, building internal expertise.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must-Have Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, with a strong record of implementing CI initiatives.
• Expertise in establishing performance systems, including KPIs and problem-solving frameworks.
• Proficiency in leadership engagement, change management, and cultural transformation.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's degree or certifications in Six Sigma, Business Process Improvement, or similar.
• Experience in fast-moving industries such as healthcare, education, or retail.

Key Attributes for Success

• A hands-on approach to process improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence and collaborate with leadership and frontline teams.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Willingness to travel (30-40%) for site visits and regional collaboration.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Be at the forefront of transformative change for a global leader in Business Services.
• Collaborate with a talented, mission-driven team to create lasting operational and cultural improvements.
• Work from a central hub in Utrecht, with opportunities to travel and engage with diverse teams and operations.
• Drive initiatives that directly impact the organization's performance and the communities it serves.

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands (with travel required, 30%)

Employment Type: Full-Time

We look forward to receiving your application. Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we're unfortunately unable to respond to each one individually.