Job opening
We’re looking for Continuous Improvement (CI) Program Coordinator to lead and coordinate a global portfolio of strategic projects that drive operational excellence and transformation across our multinational organization.
As a key player in our global CI network, you’ll work with method specialists and cross-functional teams worldwide to deliver measurable business impact through process excellence and innovation.
Your responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate CI and strategic improvement projects across global sites
- Work closely with method specialists to ensure proper application of CI tools and methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Agile)
- Drive identification, prioritisation, and execution of improvement opportunities
- Support global teams, share best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Track project progress and report results to the responsible of the area
- Travel regularly to our hubs and facilities to engage teams and ensure alignment
Your profile
We imagine that you have:
- A Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field (Master's is preferred)
- Proven experience in managing CI, LEan or Six Sigma programs in a multinational environment
- Strong leadership, facilittation, and stakeholder management skills
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) preferred
- Fluency in English - other languages are a plus
What we offer
At MAKEEN Energy, we offer integration into a leading group, in a position with significant responsibility and autonomy, a stimulating and varied role within a growing, dynamic, and innovative company, an
environment that encourages proactivity and creativity and real career development opportunities, with strong support for your professional growth.
The practical things
Your daily base will be in Portugal. Your working hours will be in the space between 8 am and 5 pm. You can start as soon as possible.
Are we a match?
Send your cover letter and CV today to hr.mept@makeenenergy. Write “CI Program Coordinator – Portugal” in the subject line.
The deadline to submit your application is November 24th, 2025.
If you have any questions regarding this position, you are welcome to contact Mariana Nascimento, HR Manager, by e-mail at mrn@makeenenergy.com.
Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to close the position before the application deadline if we find the right candidate.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Who are we?
MAKEEN Energy is a global, market leading company that engineers and delivers technological solutions for the energy industry. With over 4.000 people across offices in 23 countries and customers and activities in over 140 countries, we are highly conscious of our responsibility towards the planet, society and nature. That is why our focus is on responsible solutions that bridge gaps between current and future energy supply.
MAKEEN Gas Solutions is the MAKEEN Energy Group division for development, production and supply of solutions for filling and maintenance of propane and butane (LPG) cylinders and Services.
As global market leader, we deliver anything from single machines to comprehensive EPC projects, and our worldwide service network ensures that our customers’ businesses keep running optimally
day and night.
MAKEEN Energy Portugal S.A. is a major part of the MAKEEN Energy corporation, we team of 340 employees, with Service bases in the north of Portugal in Porto, Matosinhos and Perafita, and in the South in Aveiras de Cima, Almada, and Sines, where we handle everything from Projects to Service, Facility Management Contracts, Facility Services and Equipment sales.
