Continuous Improvement Leader

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

Company Overview:
If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone

With more than 17,000 employees and over 300 locations, Flowserve is one of the world's leading suppliers to the renewable energy, water, chemical, power plant, and oil and gas industries. At our Villach plant, we develop, produce and sell high-quality valves for the process industry. More than 2,000 customers worldwide rely on our global competence, products, quality and service.

For our continuous improvement department, we are looking for full-time a

**Continuous Improvement Leader (M/F/d)**

In this demanding position, you will work with all departments and support the teams in analyzing root causes and developing new processes and improvements.

**The main tasks and responsibilities include**:

- Brainstorming potential savings, optimizing processes throughout the company and defining CI (Continuous Improvement) projects together with those responsible for the department and in compliance with the Flowserve CI guidelines.
- Active support, collaboration and implementation of the defined CI projects including value stream mapping. Accompanying support of all projects until completion.
- Close collaboration and coordination with all departments in the company as well as supporting colleagues in the processing and implementation of projects.
- Work closely with Flowserve CI Management and be responsible for positive reporting to Flowserve CI Management as well as reporting to the local management team.
- Implementation or optimization of the necessary processes and tools in close collaboration with IT and the Flowserve CI department.

**Requirements profile**:

- Completed technical training (HTL / FH / UNI).
- Basic training in SIX Sigma required.
- Very good MS Office user knowledge (especially MS Excel).
- Experienced use of various IT systems/databases-SQL.
- Very good knowledge of German and English, both spoken and written.
- Predisposition to holistic and analytical thinking.
- Experience in team leadership and project management.
- Organizational talent and solution-oriented work style.
- Communication skills and flexibility.

At Flowserve Villach, we maintain very respectful and friendly manners and place great value on a pleasant working environment. Benefits include flextime, continuing education, fresh fruit, free on-site yoga classes and company-owned parking. The in-house canteen prepares fresh and healthy meals every day. The dedicated Works Council organizes company outings as well as discounted ski and thermal spa tickets and offers an allowance for on-site massages.

Required information pursuant to section 9 of the Austrian Treatment Act (GleichbehandlungsG): Minimum yearly gross remuneration as per collective agreement from € 59.766,98 p. a. upwards - overpayment depending on qualifications and professional experience.

**Req ID** : R-12464

**Job Family Group** : Logistics

**Job Family** : LO Continuous Improvement

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision