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Continuous Improvement Specialist - AI
Laval, France | Information Technology | Entry Level | Unlimited | 19 septembre 2025
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Main Tasks
- Continuous Improvement & Transformation
o Drive continuous improvement programs with a focus on AI-enabled solutions across the Technology departments.
o Establish frameworks, methods, and best practices for sustainable AI adoption and continuous innovation.
o Ensure AI initiatives align with global innovation priorities and deliver cross-regional scalability (Americas, Europe, Asia).
- Collaboration & Scaling
o Act as a liaison between Technology, Business Units, Digital Ventures, GDA (Global Data Analytic) and IT to scale successful AI initiatives globally.
o Support change management and communication strategies to foster a culture of AI-driven innovation.
o Benchmark external best practices in AI adoption and translate them into company context.
- Governance & Capability Building MANN+HUMMEL - General
o Develop and maintain AI performance metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to measure business impact.
o Provide regular updates to management.
o Ensure all AI-related activities comply with data governance, ethics, and security standards.
o Provide training, coaching, and guidance to employees and leaders on AI adoption, innovation methods, and continuous improvement.
- Innovation & Research Enablement
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities for applying AI to new business models, digital platforms, and IoT-driven solutions.
- Partner with R&D and corporate venture teams to explore AI powered technologies, startups, and ecosystems that accelerate growth.
Your Profile
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Innovation Management, or Business Administration. • Certification in Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) is highly desirable.
- Additional certifications in AI, Machine Learning, or Data Analytics are a strong plus. Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Digital Transformation, or Innovation roles, ideally in an international industrial or technology-driven environment.
- Proven track record of leading initiatives that combine AI technologies with business impact, such as process excellence, digital platforms, or new product development.
- Strong knowledge of AI technologies, tools, and platforms (machine learning, generative AI, predictive analytics, IoT).
- Experience in global project management and stakeholder management across functions and geographies. MANN+HUMMEL - General
- Exposure to automotive, manufacturing, clean mobility, or high-tech industries is an advantage.
About MANN+HUMMEL
MANN+HUMMEL is a leading global company in filtration technology. Under its two business units Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment, the Ludwigsburg-based Group (Germany) develops intelligent filtration and separation solutions that enable cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industry. Thus, the company makes an important contribution to a clean earth and the sustainable use of limited resources. In 2023, over 22,000 employees at more than 80 locations generated a turnover of EUR 4.7 billion.
The portfolio comprises fuel, oil and air filters for combustion engines and industrial applications, filtration solutions for electric and hydrogen powered vehicles, simulation technologies and filter media, as well as membrane technologies for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment and use in sensitive process applications such as food production or biotechnology. Furthermore, the family-owned company, founded in 1941, offers air and molecular filtration technologies for vehicle interiors, building filtration, as well as industrial applications and cleanrooms.
You can find further information on MANN+HUMMEL at https://www.mann-hummel.com/
Imprint: MANN+HUMMEL Intern. GmbH & Co. KG Schwieberdinger Straße 126, 71636 Ludwigsburg Tel. +49 (7141) 98-0 Fax +49 (7141) 98-2545 E-Mail: info@mann-hummel.com
Board of Management: Kurk Wilks (CEO) and Emese Weissenbacher
Commercial Register: Stuttgart HRA 730217 VAT registration number: DE296682199
Responsible according to § 55 para 2 RStV: Gudmund Semb, MANN+HUMMEL Schwieberdinger Straße 126, 71636 Ludwigsburg
Data Protection: www.mann-hummel.com/dataprotection
About the role
Job Vacancies
Back
Continuous Improvement Specialist - AI
Laval, France | Information Technology | Entry Level | Unlimited | 19 septembre 2025
Apply now
SHARE
Job Description
Main Tasks
- Continuous Improvement & Transformation
o Drive continuous improvement programs with a focus on AI-enabled solutions across the Technology departments.
o Establish frameworks, methods, and best practices for sustainable AI adoption and continuous innovation.
o Ensure AI initiatives align with global innovation priorities and deliver cross-regional scalability (Americas, Europe, Asia).
- Collaboration & Scaling
o Act as a liaison between Technology, Business Units, Digital Ventures, GDA (Global Data Analytic) and IT to scale successful AI initiatives globally.
o Support change management and communication strategies to foster a culture of AI-driven innovation.
o Benchmark external best practices in AI adoption and translate them into company context.
- Governance & Capability Building MANN+HUMMEL - General
o Develop and maintain AI performance metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to measure business impact.
o Provide regular updates to management.
o Ensure all AI-related activities comply with data governance, ethics, and security standards.
o Provide training, coaching, and guidance to employees and leaders on AI adoption, innovation methods, and continuous improvement.
- Innovation & Research Enablement
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities for applying AI to new business models, digital platforms, and IoT-driven solutions.
- Partner with R&D and corporate venture teams to explore AI powered technologies, startups, and ecosystems that accelerate growth.
Your Profile
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Innovation Management, or Business Administration. • Certification in Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) is highly desirable.
- Additional certifications in AI, Machine Learning, or Data Analytics are a strong plus. Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Digital Transformation, or Innovation roles, ideally in an international industrial or technology-driven environment.
- Proven track record of leading initiatives that combine AI technologies with business impact, such as process excellence, digital platforms, or new product development.
- Strong knowledge of AI technologies, tools, and platforms (machine learning, generative AI, predictive analytics, IoT).
- Experience in global project management and stakeholder management across functions and geographies. MANN+HUMMEL - General
- Exposure to automotive, manufacturing, clean mobility, or high-tech industries is an advantage.
About MANN+HUMMEL
MANN+HUMMEL is a leading global company in filtration technology. Under its two business units Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment, the Ludwigsburg-based Group (Germany) develops intelligent filtration and separation solutions that enable cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industry. Thus, the company makes an important contribution to a clean earth and the sustainable use of limited resources. In 2023, over 22,000 employees at more than 80 locations generated a turnover of EUR 4.7 billion.
The portfolio comprises fuel, oil and air filters for combustion engines and industrial applications, filtration solutions for electric and hydrogen powered vehicles, simulation technologies and filter media, as well as membrane technologies for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment and use in sensitive process applications such as food production or biotechnology. Furthermore, the family-owned company, founded in 1941, offers air and molecular filtration technologies for vehicle interiors, building filtration, as well as industrial applications and cleanrooms.
You can find further information on MANN+HUMMEL at https://www.mann-hummel.com/
Imprint: MANN+HUMMEL Intern. GmbH & Co. KG Schwieberdinger Straße 126, 71636 Ludwigsburg Tel. +49 (7141) 98-0 Fax +49 (7141) 98-2545 E-Mail: info@mann-hummel.com
Board of Management: Kurk Wilks (CEO) and Emese Weissenbacher
Commercial Register: Stuttgart HRA 730217 VAT registration number: DE296682199
Responsible according to § 55 para 2 RStV: Gudmund Semb, MANN+HUMMEL Schwieberdinger Straße 126, 71636 Ludwigsburg
Data Protection: www.mann-hummel.com/dataprotection