Lean / Continuous Improvement Manager

DIM Brands International (DBI) is an environmentally & socially responsible marketer and manufacturer of underwear under some of the strongest brands in the world (DIM, Nur Die, Lovable, Abanderado …) for the whole family. DIM is the market leader in the French market and the favorite brand of French consumers (OpinionWay study, 1059 replies, February 2025), Nur Die is market leader in the German Mass market, Lovable is a strong second in the Italian lingerie market. We are proud to be part of Regent group, including other fashion brands such as La Senza (an iconic Canadian intimate brand), Club Monaco (Designer Men’s and Women’s clothing) and Escada (a luxury brand for women’s fashion).

Founded in 1960, DBI has a long tradition of innovation and excellence. In 2022, the company regained its independence and intends to accelerate its growth by relying on a clear strategy based on four axes: the development of its leading brands, a strong program of product innovations, a strong omnichannel strategy and a continuous operational excellence program. “Simplification and Scale” is our strategic motto. Our ambition is to open a new cycle of profitable growth and bring the DIM brand to its full global potential.

DBI headquarter is located in Rueil-Malmaison, greater Paris area, with subsidiaries across Europe (DACH, Italy, Iberia, Eastern Europe). Its Supply Chain center (manufacturing and logistics) is based in Autun, Burgundy, where more than 5 billion tights have been produced since DIM was founded! Moreover, we are deeply committed to a dynamic ESG strategy, structured around 3 pillars: Planet, Product, People. As an example, the DIM brand is CO2 neutral scope 1&2, through a mix of emission reduction and capture.

To accompany us in this adventure, we are looking for our future Lean / Continuous Improvement Manager (M/F) based in DBI Headquarter in Rueil-Malmaison.

The Lean / Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading innovative ways to drive competitive agility and performance across the organisation / business units. This position is responsible to develop, set the pace and implement business transformational and continuous improvement strategy; oversight and delivery of improvement initiatives that include understanding of the demand/need of teams, prioritization, scoping, planning, and deployment of lean methodology to achieve the anticipated improvements. This role requires strong capabilities in leadership, influencing, coaching & change management practices.​

Main accountabilities:

1. Deliver CI / Lean Projects & Operations Performance Improvement

Coach, guide and deliver improvements in the organisation by using Lean methodology and tools to resolve problems and enabling/providing business value and growth:

• Delivering major project outcomes through detailed planning and execution.
• Collaborate across the business and operational areas to simplify complex processes, facilitating alignment and improving performance.
• Ensures successful improvement events and projects by installing and ensuring commitment to the Lean improvement process including planning, execution and sustainment.
• Building alignment amongst key stakeholders in setting up opportunities / goal setting / project management one page documents.
• Takes facilitator lead on big projects using project management tools and analysis to resolve problems identified.
• Supports focused deployment of Lean tools across the organization to assure excellence in operational execution.
• Influences cross-functional systems effectiveness in problem solving sessions.
• Implementing and maintaining toolkits of our teams to utilise that drives business improvements.
• Coaching and supporting implementation of a problem-solving process i.e. VMB.

2. Lean Strategy / Change Management 

Lead building and deployment of the organisation’s continuous improvement strategy and activities, including:

• Working with the Leadership Teams to develop, set the pace and implement business transformational and continuous improvement strategy with sensitivity towards the organisational structure, commercial approach, culture, people and processes.
• Promotes and facilitates diagnosis of workflow impediments throughout the business and provides expert counsel to teams on appropriate tools to improve them.
• Develops and manages Improvement Roadmaps (i.e. improvement opportunities and where; how to use tools and processes to drive sustainable improvement results).
• Collaborates with internal and external business partners for benchmarking performance and knowledge building of industry best practices to guide decisions for implementation of projects.
• Hold regular Steering Committee(s) with project sponsors and leadership; develops and maintains strong relationships with functional leaders to drive success of projects and teams.

3. Continuous Improvement / Lean Training                                

Develop and deliver Lean training requirements for the organisation / nominated business unit to support a learning mindset and develop skilled organisation in Lean methodology

• Defines training needs and lead / implement delivery of training, as well as using 3rd party partner and HRD as required.
• Creates a standardised Lean tool kit to coach and roll out across the organisation, creating common language.
• Delivers training on key lean concepts such as Lean Fundamentals; Lean Leadership; Standardised work; problem solving etc.

Your profile:

• 5+ years of lean transformation, continuous improvement, six sigma experience: daily management, strategy deployment, and problem solving.
• Education: Tertiary qualification Supply Chain/Logistics and/or Business

• Strong change management, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills

• Excellent communication skills; comfortable in front of all levels of the organization, as well as external customers
• Desirable: Certified Lean Manager / Six Sigma Black Belt or project management certifications.

Life @DIM :

Our employees are at the heart of our company’s strategy, giving you access to the following benefits:

• Grow in a stimulating environment alongside a young, dynamic team, and take on new challenges every day
• Enjoy our company restaurant
• Access sales organised by the Works Council and receive a 30% discount on products sold in our stores and online
• Benefit from our concierge service, including beauty treatments, osteopathy, shoe repairs and more
• Sports coaching