Process Improvement Project Manager

The role

You will lead and execute continuous improvement projects across operational teams including Production, Logistics, Procurement, Service, Sales Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT. You will diagnose root causes, design scalable workflows, and manage tool configuration in Jira and Odoo.

What you will do

• Lead operational improvement projects from initial diagnosis through post-implementation.
• Support business growth and capacity scaling across all operational teams.
• Deep-dive into operational workflows to identify waste and perform root-cause analysis.
• Translate findings into scalable standard operating procedures.
• Partner with operational leads and frontline floor teams to bridge functional silos.
• Facilitate smooth handovers to remove bottlenecks and execution friction.
• Coach and enable operational teams through active change management.
• Define project metrics, establish baseline KPIs, and build tracking dashboards.
• Translate optimized workflows into practical software tools.
• Manage configuration and user adoption in Jira, ERP (Odoo), and supporting platforms.

Required qualifications

• BSc or MSc degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Business Administration
• 7+ years delivering hands-on process improvement projects in fast-growing high-tech or manufacturing environments
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, or equivalent Agile certification
• Practical mastery of Lean toolkits including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Whys, and Pareto analysis
• Proven ability to manage multiple improvement projects concurrently in fast-paced, ambiguous settings
• Practical experience configuring workflow tools like Jira and driving user adoption in ERP systems like Odoo
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English
• Action-oriented execution mindset, comfortable working directly with frontline shop floor teams
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of an organization

Nice to have

• Dutch proficiency considered a strong asset

Benefits

• Great Place to Work® certified company
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Commuting allowance
• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days)
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications
• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role
• International team of 30+ nationalities
• Social events and Friday drinks

About the company

Robin Radar is a defence technology leader in detecting, tracking and classifying drones and other small airborne objects. They are one of the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands.