Job Description

Location: Budapest, Hungary
Working model: Hybrid
Employment type: Full-time

About the opportunity

EvolveTalent® is supporting a global manufacturing and technology organisation in the search for a Lean / Continuous Improvement Specialist to join its Business Services organisation in Budapest.

The position is part of the Electrical EMEA Commercial Operations team and plays an important role in embedding and strengthening a culture of Continuous Improvement and Lean across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Continuous Improvement, Lean, Quality or Operational Excellence professional who would like to apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies within an international and cross-functional business environment.

You will support the deployment of the Continuous Improvement vision and strategy across EMEA, contribute to Lean and Six Sigma implementation, and lead improvement initiatives involving different functions and stakeholder groups.

The role is not limited exclusively to Lean or Six Sigma projects. You may also lead broader cross-functional initiatives that contribute to operational performance, process quality and sustainable business improvement.

Your responsibilities

• Support the deployment of the Continuous Improvement vision and strategy across EMEA.
• Contribute to the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies within EMEA Commercial Operations.
• Lead and support cross-functional improvement projects, including initiatives that may not be directly classified as Lean or Six Sigma projects.
• Identify process inefficiencies, performance gaps, bottlenecks and opportunities for sustainable improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of Lean and Six Sigma strategies designed to improve operational performance, delivery, quality, safety and process consistency.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste, improve process flow and minimise product and process variation.
• Facilitate Kaizen workshops, Rapid Improvement Events and structured problem-solving sessions.
• Conduct process assessments and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify and prioritise improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate Continuous Improvement activities, including project implementation, training, mentoring, benchmarking and the deployment of Lean tools.
• Support teams in applying methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, 5S, root-cause analysis and waste elimination.
• Monitor project progress and measure results through relevant performance indicators.
• Prepare clear project updates, analyses, presentations and improvement recommendations for stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Train, mentor and provide practical guidance to colleagues on Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement principles.
• Work with diverse stakeholder groups, influence decision-making and encourage ownership of improvement initiatives.
• Help build a sustainable Continuous Improvement culture across the EMEA organisation.
• Partner closely with the Operational Excellence Manager to ensure that improvement activities support the wider functional strategy.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Quality Management, Information Systems, Supply Chain or another relevant discipline.

• At least three years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

Continuous Improvement

Lean or Lean Six Sigma

Operational Excellence

Quality or Quality Systems

Process Improvement

Business Process Management

Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

• Candidates with approximately two years of experience may also be considered when their background is particularly relevant and includes meaningful ownership of Lean or Continuous Improvement activities.

• Practical experience applying Lean, Six Sigma or structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Experience coordinating or contributing to cross-functional improvement projects.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, combined with excellent attention to detail.

• The ability to translate data, process observations and business challenges into practical improvement solutions.

• Confidence communicating with diverse stakeholders and influencing teams without direct authority.

• Strong organisational, project coordination and stakeholder-management skills.

• A collaborative mindset, adaptability to change and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Professional working proficiency in English.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with Visio, Minitab or comparable process and statistical tools would be advantageous.

Preferred experience

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt or another recognised Continuous Improvement qualification.

• Experience with Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies such as:

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Standard Work

Root-Cause Analysis

5 Whys

Ishikawa Diagrams

Process Mapping

Rapid Improvement Events

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial organisation.

• Experience gained in electrical, electronics, automotive, engineering, food and beverage, consumer goods or another production-related industry would be particularly relevant.

• Experience within a business centre or shared service centre belonging to a manufacturing organisation is also highly suitable.

• Exposure to Commercial Operations, Business Services, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, Customer Operations or other cross-functional business processes would be an advantage.

• Experience working within a multinational and cross-cultural environment.

What will help you succeed

You are likely to thrive in this position if you are:

• Highly motivated, proactive and driven to deliver tangible results.
• Naturally curious about how processes work and how they can be improved.
• Comfortable analysing complex problems while remaining practical and action-oriented.
• Able to communicate Continuous Improvement concepts clearly to colleagues with different levels of Lean knowledge.
• Confident facilitating change and involving stakeholders in the development of sustainable solutions.
• Comfortable working across functions, countries and stakeholder groups.
• A strong team player who can adapt effectively within a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Willing to take full ownership and accountability for delivering agreed outcomes.
• Ready to continue developing your Lean, project-management and leadership capabilities.

What the organisation offers

• An international role with exposure to colleagues and stakeholders across EMEA.
• The opportunity to lead meaningful cross-functional improvement projects.
• A collaborative environment where Continuous Improvement is supported by the leadership team.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Continuous learning, professional development and internal career opportunities.
• Access to a global organisation with a strong manufacturing, engineering and sustainability focus.
• Competitive compensation and employee benefits.

About EvolveTalent®

EvolveTalent® is a human-centred talent consultancy supporting organisations across Europe with recruitment, executive search, embedded talent acquisition, leadership development and organisational culture.

We believe that successful recruitment is not only about matching experience with requirements. It is about creating meaningful and sustainable connections between people, teams and organisations.
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