About Exide Technologies
Exide Technologies is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With over 135 years of experience, we have developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future.
Our Mission
We are centred on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. Our company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain.
Energy Solutions Division
Exide's Energy Solutions division is developing and manufacturing stationary energy storage batteries, from backup power to large-scale storage systems (BESS and C&I). Our technology portfolio spans from multiple lead-acid over to lithium-ion technologies supporting the global energy transition and digitalization.
Job Description
We are seeking a CI Specialist to join our fast-growing division in Castanheira do Ribatejo, Portugal. As a CI Specialist, you will drive organizational change and enhance efficiency through SIX SIGMA and LEAN projects and KAIZEN Events.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to CI strategy definition for the year.
* Support plant in identification of potential savings / opportunities for improvement to achieve the yearly savings target.
* Participate and support Kaizen workshops in the plant.
* Support plant teams in terms of methodology (problem solving, Lean workshops etc...).
* Support a change on production and continuous improvement mindset;
* Follow-up scrap reduction & productivity improvement projects.
* Monitor plant CI savings.
Requirements
* Engineer with 3 years' experience in industry, mainly in continuous improvement.
* Good experience in manufacturing is mandatory and experience in quality would be a plus.
* Good experience in leading lean manufacturing workshops (& SMED, Hoshin, VSM, Pull flow, 5S etc...) & problem solving (& 8D, 5W, PDCA, 6 Sigma, etc.).
* Professional & fluent English is mandatory.
* Good knowledge of statistics tools & Minitab.
* Six Sigma Black Belt (preferential).
* Experience in project Management (preferential).
* Communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
* Strong attention to detail and good planning and organization skills.
* Strong sense of responsibility.
* Problem solving and decision making.
* Results orientation.
What We Offer
We offer a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast growing division within an International Corporation. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits.