CI Facilitator

As Continuous Improvement Facilitator, you support the logistics organisation in strengthening a structured and sustainable Continuous Improvement culture. You focus primarily on small to medium-sized improvement initiatives and Diamond projects, working closely with operational teams to analyse processes, identify root causes and implement practical, value-adding improvements.

You act as a hands-on facilitator and coach, with a strong presence on the shop floor, ensuring that improvement initiatives are embedded in daily operations and aligned with business priorities.

• Supporting and coaching operational teams throughout their Continuous Improvement journey using the agreed frameworks (e.g. Leader Standard Work).

• Guiding teams in the preparation, execution and follow-up of improvement initiatives such as JIIs, RCA's and Gemba walks.

• Leading Diamond projects according to the DMAIC methodology, ensuring delivery within scope, timing and agreed objectives.

• Translating operational challenges into well-structured improvement projects with clear impact on safety, quality, delivery and cost.

• Building, facilitating and supporting cross-functional project teams and ensuring stakeholder engagement.

• Organising and facilitating workshops on topics such as Leader Standard Work, problem-solving tools (5x Why, 5W1H, Fishbone, time measurements) and best practice sharing.

• Collecting, analysing and interpreting operational data to identify bottom-up improvement opportunities.

• Preparing and documenting business cases for Continuous Improvement initiatives to ensure correct registration and follow-up.

• Actively managing stakeholders across logistics, SHE, CX and supporting departments, and dealing constructively with resistance to change.

• Continuously developing your expertise in Continuous Improvement, Lean, Operational Excellence and logistics.
   

You report to the Continuous Improvement Expert of the department/region and work closely with logistics engineers and operational stakeholders.

• You have at least 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a logistics or operational environment.

• You preferably have experience with process improvement, problem solving and project-based work.

• Having an understanding of Lean principles and Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus.

• You are hands-on, pragmatic and comfortable working in an operational environment.

• You communicate easily at different levels and can adapt your approach to diverse stakeholder profiles.

• You are proactive, assertive and able to deal constructively with resistance and change.

• You are able to listen actively, ask the right questions and guide teams towards sustainable solutions.

• Leadership experience is not required; maturity, credibility and facilitation skills are key.

• You are fluent in Dutch, French and English.

• Your motivation, mindset and affinity with logistics are more important than your formal education.
   

• A full-time position in an international and growing company.

• A role with a strong operational and hands-on focus, offering visible impact on daily operations.

• A flexible working environment combining on-site presence with the possibility to work from home.

• Close collaboration with an experienced Continuous Improvement and logistics engineering team.

• Opportunities for personal development through internal and external training.

• A professional working environment where initiative, ownership and continuous improvement are encouraged.
   

Apply today and help shape the future of Continuous Improvement within TVH.