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Continuous Improvement Engineer

On-site in Elche·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 20 Oct)

Pikolinos

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Elche
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, gym access

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a person with a solid track record in continuous improvement, Lean Management, and organizational transformation, capable of driving real and sustainable changes across all company processes.

Your mission will be to identify and eliminate waste, simplify processes, improve productivity, and accelerate decision-making in business areas, combining Lean methodologies, objectives-based management (OKRs), digitalization, and Artificial Intelligence.

We are looking for a person who is demanding with execution standards, data-oriented, with the ability to question the status quo and mobilize the organization towards a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

With at least 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Nice to have

A person with the Pikolinos Group attitude.
Someone eager to make a mark, who brings positive energy and spreads smiles that can change someone's day.

Who enjoys identifying improvement opportunities and applying transformation techniques based on Lean and Kaizen methodologies.

We need a professional with demonstrable experience leading improvement projects in both industrial environments and administrative, commercial, financial, logistical, and service processes, capable of connecting strategy, people, processes, and technology to generate a tangible impact on results.

Education & certifications

With a degree or bachelor's in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Organization, or similar.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We will accompany you from day one with an initial training plan that will make your landing easier.

In addition, you will enjoy:

Flexible schedule for arrival and departure times.

Friday afternoons off.
August afternoons off.
Annual teleworking allowance.
Health program with an in-company psychologist.
Free health insurance after 3 years on the team.
Wellness corner to stretch and work more comfortably.
Gym in the office.
Fresh fruit every morning.
Subsidized catering every day.
Free Pikolinos or Martinelli shoes.
Special discounts for you, your family, and friends.
Additional perks for being part of the team.

We care about you feeling good, enjoying your day-to-day, and growing with us.

The role

What you'll do

These will be the functions that will fill your agenda:

📈 Identify opportunities for improvement, simplification, and waste elimination in business and operational processes.
🙌 Lead transformation initiatives based on Lean, Kaizen, Visual Management, Structured Problem Solving, and continuous improvement methodologies.
⚙️ Perform end-to-end process analysis, identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and non-value-added activities.
🚀 Facilitate improvement workshops, Kaizen events, and collaborative work dynamics oriented towards obtaining measurable results.
📊 Design and implement performance indicators (KPIs) that allow for measuring the impact of initiatives and ensuring their sustainability.
✨ Drive the implementation and monitoring of objectives-based management methodologies (OKRs) and performance management systems.
🤖 Detect opportunities for the application of Artificial Intelligence and automation to simplify processes and increase productivity.
🤝 Support managers and teams in the adoption of new ways of working, ensuring effective change management.
👟 Promote a culture of continuous improvement based on operational discipline, data orientation, and the permanent pursuit of excellence.
👀 Act as an internal reference in Lean Management, productivity, organizational transformation, and innovation.

Hiring process

We believe the best results come when people can be themselves. Therefore, our selection process guarantees equal opportunities, regardless of race, origin, ideology, or religion.

About Pikolinos

Pikolinos is a Spanish footwear brand that designs, manufactures, and retails its own collections. The company operates a vertically integrated model, from product design and manufacturing to a network of branded retail stores across Spain, and is part of Grupo Pikolinos, a diversified group that also includes the Sesame Time staffing agency. The brand is known for its leather footwear, combining Mediterranean craftsmanship with contemporary design, and it has a significant presence in the Spanish retail market.

For international professionals, Pikolinos offers a chance to join a well-established Spanish company with a strong local retail footprint. The company's operations are primarily in Spanish, and its retail roles are customer-facing, making Spanish language skills essential for most positions. While the company is a recognized player in the Spanish footwear sector, its international brand recognition is moderate, and opportunities for non-Spanish speakers may be limited to corporate or back-office functions.

Industry: Fashion and Footwear
Founded: 1974
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Elche, Spain
In Spain: Elche, Madrid, Barcelona and 6 more
Website: pikolinos.com

Good to know if you are moving

The company's headquarters and main operations are in Elche (Alicante), a city with a lower cost of living than Madrid or Barcelona.
Most open roles are in retail (store sales) and production, where Spanish is the working language, so a high level of Spanish is required.
As a Spanish-founded company, it offers a direct route to experiencing the local corporate culture and the Spanish retail environment.
International experience may be valued for business development and key account roles, which could involve working with international clients.
The group's diversification (e.g., Sesame Time staffing) may offer internal mobility opportunities beyond the footwear brand.

In their own words

About the company & team

What do you need to know about us before applying for this offer?

Grupo Pikolinos is more than a footwear company: we are a team of people who live by our brand values and reflect them in everything we do.

Through the designs of Pikolinos and Martinelli, committed to artisanal quality and sustainability, we have reached a presence in more than 50 countries and become a team of more than 800 people.

We work to create products that convey comfort, authenticity, and a very unique way of seeing life: "Life is intense, get comfy and enjoy it step by step."

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