Continuous Improvement Specialist
Location | Redditch |
Job type: | Permanent |
Salary: | £40,000 - £48,000p.a. |
Contact name: | Laura Hopson |
Contact email: | lhopson@select-engineering.net |
Contact phone: | 01245403560 |
Job ref: | CIS-LH |
Published: | about 1 month ago |
Expiry date: | 05 Jun 2025 23:59 |
Startdate: | ASAP |
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Champion improvement systems across the Redditch site which drive adherence to standard, LEAD implementation, lean tool deployment and employee engagement.
Use innovative methods to create Best-In-Class systems and methods in both manufacturing and business systems.
Contribute to KPI and financial performance of the business by leading teams to achieve optimal results.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Collaborate to assess the current state of the Plant’s operations, develop future state vision and implementation plan
Champion plant CI at all times and engages people with plant goals and activities.
Support with Value Stream Analysis (current and future state)
Deliver Lear training modules
Identifies barriers to project success & proactively solicits help from champions
Drive multifunctional teams to robustly resolve issues and work collaboratively
Assist in locating Best-in-Class Operations processes, and then implement them into the Plant
Support other C.I initiatives, including best practice implementation, when striving to improve Business Metrics
Active support in Team Improvement Circles program as a circle coach
Champions the plant kaizen competition with regular reviews, events and celebration
Champions sitewide CI systems (including 5S, Suggestions and standard work confirmation). Maintain control of these systems and kaizen for Best-In-Class performance
Use standard tracking and reporting systems to prepare detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely project/task completion
Facilitate cross-functional expert teams to drive breakthrough or Best-In-Class performance in People, Quality, Material Flow and Cost
Supports Central CI activity and cascades to Redditch plant
Accountability to impact on operational and financial performance
Shows morale courage, openness and honesty in all dealings
Assertive, resilient and welcomes change whole-heartedly
Any other duties and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy the customers’ needs.
Key Skills:
Preferred
Previous experience of working in an automotive environment.
Challenges the status quo and innovates for best possible solutions
Project management skills for medium term projects
Required
Computer literate
Previous working experience of lean manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment
Grasp and resolve operational problems quickly as part of a team.
Analytical and inquisitive mindset
Data driven decision making
Proactive in all aspects of work
Qualifications
Preferred
Level 6 qualifications (degree equivalent) in Science, Mathematics or Engineering discipline
Yellow belt six sigma
Working knowledge of health and safety (including ergonomics)
Required
Past participation in a kaizen team or TIC.
Level 3 qualifications (A Level equivalent)
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow all Health and Safety and Environmental requirements that are defined on work instructions or communicated in training.
Follow required emergency prevention and operational controls.
Report all accidents, occupational illnesses and emergencies.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Self-motivated and focused
Confident, personable and builds strong rapport with people
Excellent communication skills
High attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Influencing and analytical skills
Flexible in their approach
Ability to take full responsibility for decisions & results even when all elements are not under individual direct control
Ability to empower others to achieve results through motivation, recognition and performance feedback
Ability to cooperate with people of different levels inside/ outside the company and to interact with team to reach team goals and business objectives
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