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To strengthen our Operations organization, we are looking for a driven and hands-on Project Manager who will lead strategic improvement initiatives across local and global Operations.\nThis role combines end-to-end project management with practical Lean expertise. You will identify improvement opportunities, engage stakeholders across functions and sites, and drive sustainable changes with measurable business impact.\nWorking closely with teams across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering, you will help shape a culture of Continuous Improvement while ensuring compliance, quality, and operational efficiency in a regulated medical device environment.\nWorking with us, you will receive:\nLead Operations projects from initiation and scoping through implementation, stabilization, and benefit realization; \nEstablish project charters, governance structures, timelines, resource plans, and risk mitigation activities; \nDrive project execution while ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities;\nFacilitate decision-making, remove roadblocks, and escalate risks when necessary;\nEnsure effective handover of implemented solutions to business and process owners; \nLead Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving tools; \nFacilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping workshops, process mapping sessions, and improvement activities;\nConduct root cause analysis and support the development of practical corrective and preventive actions;\nIdentify opportunities to reduce waste, improve flow, shorten lead times, and increase productivity;\nApply Lean principles and Continuous Improvement practices across operational projects;\nCollaborate with site leaders, managers, operators, and global stakeholders to drive alignment and successful implementation;\nAct as a change agent, supporting teams through transformation initiatives and continuous improvement activities;\nTrack project outcomes, including productivity gains, cost savings, quality improvements, and other agreed KPIs;\nEnsure solutions are standardized, documented, sustained, and continuously optimized. \nA wide range of benefits, including private medical care, discounted sports cards, free company bus transportation, an on-site gym, and a company canteen offering fresh meals at attractive pricesmore benefits\n\nYour key responsibilities:\nLead Operations projects from initiation and scoping through implementation, stabilization, and benefit realization;\nEstablish project charters, governance structures, timelines, resource plans, and risk mitigation activities;\nDrive project execution while ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities;\nFacilitate decision-making, remove roadblocks, and escalate risks when necessary;\nEnsure effective handover of implemented solutions to business and process owners; \nLead Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving tools; \nFacilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping workshops, process mapping sessions, and improvement activities;\nConduct root cause analysis and support the development of practical corrective and preventive actions;\nIdentify opportunities to reduce waste, improve flow, shorten lead times, and increase productivity;\nApply Lean principles and Continuous Improvement practices across operational projects;\nCollaborate with site leaders, managers, operators, and global stakeholders to drive alignment and successful implementation;\nAct as a change agent, supporting teams through transformation initiatives and continuous improvement activities;\nTrack project outcomes, including productivity gains, cost savings, quality improvements, and other agreed KPIs;\nEnsure solutions are standardized, documented, sustained, and continuously optimized. \nIt would be great if you have:\nA Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience within Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; \nAround 3-5 years of experience in Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or operational development within a manufacturing environment; \nProven experience delivering Continuous Improvement initiatives and measurable business results; \nPractical experience using Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Facilitation, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, and Data Analysis; \nExperience working across multiple functions and stakeholder groups; \nProfessional working proficiency in English; \nStrong organizational and project management skills with a structured and execution-focused approach; \nA proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset; \nExcellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities; \nConfidence in leading workshops, meetings, and cross-functional initiatives; \nThe ability to influence without formal authority and challenge the status quo constructively. \nNice to Have:\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent practical Lean training; \nProject Management certification (PMI, PRINCE2, IPMA, or equivalent); \nExperience in a global manufacturing organization; \nExperience supporting production transfers, process changes, system implementations, or operational transformation projects; \nExperience from regulated industries such as medical devices, electronics, automotive, or similar manufacturing environments. \n#LI-KM1 #LI-HYBRID #DGSDiagnostics\nIn the role of Project Manager, Operations & Continuous Improvement, you will collaborate closely with Manager Irina Kopylova\nIf you have additional questions, feel free to contact our recruiter Kasia: \nApplications must be submitted in English via our application system.\nThe interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5912,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":3,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Upper-Intermediate (B2)","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Poland","iso":"PL","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Surgical Instruments & Devices","Hearing Care & Audiology"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-11T07:28:12Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":30,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.677,"p_room":0.45,"age_days":26,"expected_fill_days":17,"reasons":["conf:3","win:tail","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-13T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/demant-project-manager-operations-continuous-improvement","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/demant-project-manager-operations-continuous-improvement.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-13T06:01:52Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":9385,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-14T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2037051},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2037051"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fdemant-project-manager-operations-continuous-improvement"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fdemant-project-manager-operations-continuous-improvement"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fdemant-project-manager-operations-continuous-improvement"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/demant-project-manager-operations-continuous-improvement\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fdemant-project-manager-operations-continuous-improvement"}]}