Continuous Improvement engineer (80010)

ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. In the Strategy, Innovation & Digital team, we drive this ambition forward by shaping the company’s long-term vision, accelerating innovation across products and services, and leveraging digital transformation to create smarter, more sustainable energy solutions.

Nexans recognises the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organisation where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment – Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome! #PowerToInnovate #PowerToImpact #PowerToCare

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position : Pwr-T Industrial - Transformation and Continuous Improvement Engineer

Organization

Function : Transformation and continuous improvement

Country : Pwr-T locations

Location : The role is based in Paris, and requires international travel,

Reporting Structures: Reports directly to the Industrial PMO and Continuous Improvement Manager

Context

The business group Pwr-T is going through a deep transformation, covering all core functions of the organization.

The transformation is structured around two main axis:

Project selectivity, aimed at optimizing the portfolio risk and improving the as-sold margin profile (SHIFT project modelling)

Execution excellence, focused on maximizing margins at project delivery stage (ReWire program)

The business group is actively exploring opportunities to bolster its capacity to manage client risks and enhance its

value proposition and differentiation in the market.

Purpose

The role is to provide methodological and operational support within Pwr-T Industrial team to ensure the execution of the strategic plan

Assist managers in the plants and laboratories in the delivery of strategic initiatives, especially through data analysis and the use of lean management practices / methodologies and identify improvement opportunities

Take the lead of workstreams of specific projects, identify priorities, coordinate actions

The mission is to improve the consistency, efficiency and success of projects within the organization by ensuring

rigorous and harmonized process management.

Areas of responsibility

Transformation :

Define targeted action plans and support their effective implementation

Continuous improvement in Pwr-T plants and laboratories

Identify performance improvement opportunities through data and process analysis

Enhance operational performance, cross-functional collaboration and process efficiency

Provide structured methodological support to operational teams in the Pwr-T plants and laboratories

Project management

Support managers in the Industrial team in delivering key strategic and operational initiatives

Take the lead of workstreams, ensure planning and coordinate actions between stakeholders

Key Interfaces

Pwr-T BG

All departments within Industrial organization (manufacturing, testing, accessories, QHSE, HR, ..)

Others departments outside Industrial orga.

Expected Results

Assist on the achievement of the transformation objectives, to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Ensure the efficient execution of some transformation initiatives

Provide methodological support to operational teams

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant engineering discipline

Technical skills

Lean/continuous improvement skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Understanding of project management principles

Leadership/Teamwork

Potential to lead small projects or teams, is well respected/or easily accepted by peers, builds solution incorporating opinions of the key stakeholders.

Good team player in multi-cultural/functional environment, eager to find a joint solution with key stakeholders

Skills to influence others to adopt new processes or ideas

Problem solving

Has good ability to analyze issues, break problems down in a structured way, and draw insights;

Able to identify key issues and root causes

Forward thinking and can identify implication of current issues on mid/long term objectives and propose a solution to tackle them

Communication

Good written and oral communication in French and English

Easily convey messages in a concise way

Present well in front of Management level

Effectively communicate with people across organization

Assertiveness

Uses assertive communication to express expectations and priorities clearly, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders

Proactively raises concerns and risks, offering alternative solutions instead of avoiding conflict

Negotiates timelines, resources, and responsibilities assertively to secure what is needed for successful delivery

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal.

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence.

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