.Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world's widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world's most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?We are now looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager for our New Build Value Stream to join our Shaft Line Solutions (SLS) team.The role is offered as a permanent contract and it can be based in any major SLS or Wärtsilä location.What will you be doing? In this exciting new role in SLS, you will be the continuous improvement manager for our new built value stream. You will be responsible for the value stream, working with cross-functional teams to ensure that we have an efficient end-to-end flow in our processes that serves the customers' needs. Additionally, you will be one of the cornerstones of CI in SLS, setting up CI practices in our business unit, being a training facilitator, and CI coach.Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: Drive continuous improvement of the value streamLead the CI work within the new build value stream, using our Wärtsilä CI frameworkPerform detailed value stream mapping and analysisLaunch initiatives within and across manufacturing sites and global functions to eliminate waste, increase customer satisfaction, or optimize operationsIdentify and prioritize process or related tool and application development needs and translating these to action plansExecute changes and maintain new processesManage the value stream together with our MT members through KPI's and regular dialogues with key stakeholdersLead initiatives, both within SLS and with other business unitsPlay a vital role in strategy execution activitiesBe part of the core CI team of SLSCo-own the CI framework and way-of-working in SLSAct as a facilitator in events and trainingsCoach the organisation on CIThe below will enable you to succeed in this role: Experience of the Wärtsilä continuous improvement framework, or other frameworks such as lean, Six Sigma etc