Continuous Improvement Specialist, Bergen op Zoom

Full-time | On-site | Reports to the Plant Manager

Are you passionate about operational excellence and eager to drive measurable improvement in a highly technical, safety-driven industrial environment?

Dehon Group is recruiting a

Continuous Improvement Specialist

to strengthen performance at our chemical production site in Bergen op Zoom. In this role, you will lead improvement initiatives across production and warehouse operations, applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance safety, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

About Dehon Group Dehon Group is an international industrial group specializing in refrigeration solutions, technical fluids, and environmental services. With a strong presence across Europe and beyond, the Group combines deep technical expertise with a long-term vision rooted in safety, sustainability, and human values. Continuous improvement is a key pillar of our operational strategy and a critical enabler of plant-wide performance.

About the Role As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will play a central role in identifying, initiating, and leading improvement projects within the chemical plant, with a strong focus on production and warehouse operations. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement and deliver tangible, data‑driven results.

Your Responsibilities

Develop and implement a continuous improvement program aligned with plant strategy and SHEQ standards

Lead process optimization projects in production and warehouse environments (efficiency, energy savings, quality, cost reduction, reliability)

Analyze production data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and deliver measurable results

Facilitate Lean and Six Sigma initiatives (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, etc.) and train/coach employees in these methodologies

Collaborate closely with Production, Maintenance, SHEQ, Supply Chain, and HR teams to ensure successful execution of improvement projects

Ensure compliance with industry safety and environmental regulations

Report project progress, outcomes, and performance improvements to the management team

About You

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, Industrial Engineering)

Proven experience leading improvement projects in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, ideally within the (petro)chemical industry

Solid knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies:

Orange Belt with several years of hands‑on experience, or

Green Belt with a recent certification and strong motivation to further develop practical expertise

Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis and process monitoring

Background in project management and/or change management within an industrial context is a plus

Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English

Proactive, results‑driven, and capable of creating engagement and buy‑in across all levels of the organization

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and familiarity with analytical tools

Why Join Us?

Be part of an innovative and safety‑focused industrial environment

Gain strong visibility across departments and influence plant‑wide performance

Play a key role in shaping a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement

Contribute to long‑term goals around sustainability, efficiency, and growth

Join a stable international group with strong values and long‑term ambition

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