Continuous Improvement Specialist

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Rotterdam, NLD
In-Office
Senior level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Manage and improve business processes, work instructions, training materials, and digitalization initiatives within ABB’s Motion Service division. Lead process training, UAT and regression testing, incident follow-up, FSL scheduling administration, and time-registration tools. Coordinate with business process owners and stakeholders, translate operational challenges into practical solutions, and lead or support service-focused projects and organizational change initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Local Division Manager

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This role is part of the Business Area Motion, within the Motion Service Division. The Motion business is the global market leader in electric motors and variable speed drives. Our products, solutions, and services are widely used to keep industries running while helping customers reduce energy consumption every day.


Our customers are at the center of everything we do. Our strength lies in innovation, efficiency, and digitalization, all focused on creating added value for our customers and partners.


Within the Motion Service Division, we are looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist who will help take our processes and systems to the next level. You will work closely with our Business Process Owner (BPO) and act as the link between daily operations and process optimization. You understand business processes and can translate this knowledge into improvements that positively impact both your colleagues and our customers.


Your responsibilities

  • Manage and develop processes, work instructions, and training materials.
  • Deliver process-focused, hands-on training sessions and facilitate knowledge transfer.
  • Drive process improvements and digitalization initiatives within systems such as SAP CS, Salesforce, OMS, and CQP (ABB’s proprietary quotation system).
  • Manage the FSL scheduling module, including related time registration tools such as Growteq and Pulsar.
  • Coordinate and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and regression testing, including incident registration and follow-up.
  • Lead or participate in projects focused primarily on the Motion Service business, while also contributing to cross-business initiatives when required.

Your profile

  • Bachelor’s degree level (HBO+) or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a B2B environment.
  • Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
  • Experience within a service-oriented organization or service business is an advantage.
  • Experience with change management and a solid understanding of how to drive organizational change.
  • Ability to independently lead processes and projects.
  • A proactive mindset, taking initiative when identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex challenges into practical solutions.
  • Experience working within a complex organization and managing multiple stakeholders and competing interests.

What's in it for you?

A varied and challenging full-time position (40 hours per week) within a global organization. At ABB, we invest in your personal and professional development through training, education, and career growth opportunities.

In addition, we offer:

  • A competitive salary based on your education and experience.
  • 27 vacation days and 13 ADV (reduction of working hours) days.
  • Company laptop.
  • 13th-month salary.
  • Attractive pension scheme.
  • Fresh fruit available daily at the office.
  • Contribution towards your sports membership, up to €250 per year.

Interested?

Don't wait any longer and apply today. Register your CV and submit your application online via our website: https://new.abb.com/benelux/carrieres

The selection process consists of two interview rounds.


For questions, please contact Jacqueline Pereboom, Corporate Recruiter, via +31 10 407 8214 or [email protected].


More about us

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 105,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree level education or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a B2B environment
  • Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English
  • Experience with change management and organizational change
  • Ability to independently lead processes and projects
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex challenges into practical solutions
  • Experience working in a complex organization with multiple stakeholders and competing interests
  • Experience within a service-oriented organization or service business

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.

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The Company
HQ: Zürich
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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