Manager, Continuous Improvement Central Europe

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

Continuous Improvement Manager

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

In order to further improve our operations and drive continuous improvement and excellence in the organisation, we are now looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager with excellent financial acumen to lead the continuous improvement journey in Region Central Europe. The preferred location for the position is Schiedam, Hamburg, Gdansk or Fareham. Other Wärtsilä locations in Netherlands, Poland or UK can also be considered.

In accordance with our hybrid work model, you will be able to work partially remotely. In this key role, travel is required to meet with customers in our region. Thus, we hope that you are ready and willing to travel as and when required.

What will you be doing?

As Continuous Improvement Manager in Parts and Field Service Region Central Europe, you will be leading us on our continuous improvement journey, improving our operations and driving continuous improvement and excellence in the organisation. This is a key role to lead, support, and role-model WCI to ensure successful adoption of new methodologies and performance improvements.

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as Continuous Improvement ambassador for P&FS Region Central Europe.
• Coach and train the people of P&FS Region Central Europe on WCI thinking and methodologies.
• Drive, maintain, and support the development of our WCI goals.
• Assist teams and accountable parties with continuous improvement initiatives and FLOW improvement projects.
• Collect and contribute best practice examples, ensuring knowledge sharing and collective commitment to continuous improvement.
• Role-model positive attitude to foster a continuous improvement culture throughout the organisation.

The below will enable you to succeed in this role:

• MSc or BSc in relevant educational field.
• Proven track record of leading change and experience with continuous improvement, LEAN, or 5S.
• Continuous improvement mindset, leading the way, challenging, and supporting change.
• Excellent business acumen and analytical skills, enabling your pursuit of operational excellence.
• Proven project management skills.
• Self-directed and structured way of working.
• Strong networking skills to enable and inspire collaboration.
• Pedagogical skills and ability to seamlessly deliver trainings to colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent communication, influential, and motivational skills.
• Structured approach and way of working.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (proficiency in one or several European languages is considered an advantage).

Why you & us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

Contact & next steps:

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline, by submitting your application in our Career portal. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

Last application date: 22/07/2025

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

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