Head of Continuous Improvement

Datwyler’s high-tech elastomer components make a vital contribution to the safety, reliability and functionality of critical systems in billions of syringes and coffee capsules, in every second vehicle worldwide, and in energy-related applications. Datwyler serves highly regulated and technologically demanding markets, such as Healthcare, Automotive, Food & Beverage and Industry. With around 7,500 employees and 25 production sites on four continents, we work closely with customers from concept to series production. Our employees are at the heart of Datwyler. Guided by Mastery, Impact and Respect, we continuously improve, focus on meaningful results and collaborate with trust and openness. Become part of our team as a... Head of Continuous Improvement As our Head of Continuous Improvement, you will shape and drive Datwyler's global Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy. In this highly visible leadership role, you will help build a culture of operational excellence, structured problem-solving, and sustainable performance improvement across our global organization. Working closely with business leaders and site teams worldwide, you will strengthen capabilities, establish governance, and enable measurable business impact. Key Responsibilities Define and drive Datwyler's global Continuous Improvement strategy in alignment with business objectives and the Operational Excellence vision. Develop, standardize, and continuously improve CI methodologies, frameworks, and tools, including Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, structured problem-solving, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities. Lead the evolution of Continuous Improvement into an integrated global CI system with clear governance, performance management, and maturity assessment frameworks. Partner with the VP Operational Excellence to support major transformation initiatives and ensure sustainable operational adoption and business value realization. Provide leadership and targeted support for critical cross-functional Continuous Improvement programs across the organization. Establish and maintain global CI governance, standards, roles, responsibilities, and operating mechanisms to ensure a consistent enterprise-wide approach. Define and reinforce accountability models that balance global standards with local ownership for execution and results delivery. Monitor improvement performance through KPIs, project portfolios, maturity assessments, and governance reviews to ensure sustainable outcomes. Support divisions and sites in measuring, validating, and reporting operational and financial benefits generated through improvement initiatives. Build global Continuous Improvement capabilities through training, coaching, mentoring, and certification programs at all organizational levels. Develop and align a global network of CI managers, practitioners, and change agents to promote best-practice sharing, standardization, and knowledge transfer. Foster a…