Paramaribo - Suriname: Continuous Improvement Lead

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Continuous Improvement Lead – Suriname

Location: Reecolan 20 / Paramaribo, Suriname

Employment Type: Full-time

About The Role

We are seeking 1 highly organized and proactive Continuous Improvement Lead to execute analytical approaches and applies proven structured process improvement techniques in support of overall work area or department strategy and value chain. The ideal candidates are passionate about learning, detail‑oriented, and comfortable interacting with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate continuous improvement process work sessions and leading teams through rapid improvement events to address strategic projects or value stream initiatives.
• Lead efforts for establishing and sustaining improvement processes supporting a value stream manager and their associated value stream.
• Implement shared continuously improving standard practices and processes across an area or business unit.
• Mentor and coach frontline leaders and personnel at the location to promote and foster a thriving Continuous Improvement (Lean) culture, develop Continuous Improvement (Lean) competencies, and empower individuals throughout the organization to relentlessly pursue waste elimination, driving continuous improvement and maximizing customer value.
• Evaluate the leadership standard work of the local frontline leaders in support of an effective management system, infrastructure and management process.
• Promote and support all portions of their value stream for Continuous Improvement (Lean) Maturity.
• Support OTJ and formal CI training.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering , Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-4 Continuous Improvement roles experience.
• Strategic, influential collaborator able to drive outcomes across functions.
• Effective with both strategic and tactical teams; data‑driven and results‑focused.
• Strong facilitation skills for internal and customer-facing events.
• Highly organized, able to manage progress across multiple teams.
• Passionate about building CI culture and cross‑PSL learning.
• Excellent communication in English (written and verbal).
• Permanent residence in Suriname is mandatory.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Strong organization, reporting, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in regional or multicultural environments and working with regional teams across LATAM or the Caribbean.
• Proven CI experience, including: A3 facilitation and coaching & Leading VSM and Kaizen events
• Ability to travel within the country and occasionally within the region.
• Spanish and Portuguese proficiency is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Career development opportunities
• A collaborative and dynamic regional work environment

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location

Reecolan 20 / Paramaribo, Suriname

Job Details

Requisition Number: 208335

Experience Level

Job Family: Support Services

Product Service Line: Other

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.