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SOMFY Group

Builds motors and connected controls for homes and buildings

Continuous Improvement Manager

Manufacturing & Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCluses, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Mastery of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools, including Value Stream Mapping, 5S, SMED, Total Productive Maintenance, Kaizen, Hoshin, and Gemba.
  • Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies and the ability to manage performance through relevant indicators.
  • Ability to coach and develop teams, lead change, and deploy common standards across the organization.
  • Ability to operate in multisite and multicultural environments, lead cross-functional projects, and align stakeholders from different functions around shared objectives.
  • Willingness to work close to the shop floor, conduct audits, and provide concrete operational support to teams.
  • English proficiency for daily professional use.

Responsibilities

  • Improve operational performance through Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
  • Support the cultural transformation toward continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Performance results.
  • Reduce waste and non-value-added activities in industrial and production processes.
  • Develop Lean capabilities and autonomy within Manufacturing teams.
  • Standardize best practices and ensure compliance with SOMFY standards across all sites.
  • Lead cross-functional and multicultural collaboration in international industrial environments.
  • Support production sites in achieving sustainable performance improvements and operational stability.
  • Lead and deploy Lean Manufacturing initiatives across production sites to improve operational performance and eliminate waste.
  • Lead continuous-improvement projects and workshops, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Kaizen, Hoshin, and Gemba, to optimize processes and strengthen operational excellence.
  • Facilitate and develop the Lean Manufacturing community by sharing best practices, supporting teams, and delivering Lean training.
  • Conduct audits, diagnostics, and performance assessments, then define and monitor corrective action plans.
  • Support industrial sites and operational teams in problem-solving initiatives and continuous-improvement governance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Assertiveness, autonomy, and curiosity.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, adapt to international contexts, and understand global business issues.

About the Company

SOMFY Group

Builds motors and connected controls for homes and buildings

SOMFY Group designs and manufactures motors, controls, and connected systems for openings and closures in homes and buildings. Its products automate shutters, blinds, curtains, gates, garage doors, and other access points, combining mechanical movement with electronic controls. The group serves manufacturers, installers, building professionals, and household users through an international network of brands, production sites, and distribution operations. Its connected-home offering lets occupants coordinate equipment, adjust living conditions, and manage access or security from digital interfaces. Founded in 1969, SOMFY Group is headquartered in Cluses, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Cluses, France
Founded
1969

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