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Continuous Improvement Lead

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6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Engineering
  • Swansea

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in fast-paced manufacturing, Lean Sigma Black Belt (or working towards), a degree or equivalent, a track record in improvement projects, and expertise in data-driven and Lean tools.
  • You will coach teams on performance metrics, lead improvement programs, conduct strategic reviews, facilitate Kaizen events, and promote Lean practices to enhance business efficiency.

Requirements

  • Experience in a fast paced, results driven manufacturing environment.
  • Lean Sigma Black Belt accredited (or working towards accreditation)
  • Educated to minimum degree level : Or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated track record of successful delivery of improvement projects / programmes linked to Customer Satisfaction and Profit and Loss.
  • Influencing team members, managers and senior managers to improve process thinking and drive improvements
  • Data driven improvement methods and tools
  • Lean improvement methods and tools
  • Value stream mapping, SQCDP, OEE, Throughput performance, SOPs, 5S, 6S, Visual Management Systems, 5 Whys, 8D, DMAIC, PFMEA

Responsibilities

  • Coach the business to ensure they understand which minimum standards affect the performance metrics (SQCDP) and how to use them in an integrated way.
  • Ensure the businesses understands their production system maturity as well as the route to improve.
  • Accountable for the coaching and maintaining the Improvement owned minimum standards.
  • Lead development and execution of the Improvement Programme.
  • Focused on performance improvement and strategy delivery.
  • Lead and manage business improvement strategic reviews and business governance sessions.
  • Use improvement and problem-solving tools and techniques to deliver our critical projects and required levels of business performance.
  • Lead the business journey to being a Lean Organisation.
  • Actively demonstrate the Lean Leadership behaviours, coach others, support the lean strategy for their business and use Lean / Sigma tools to reduce waste and non-value added activity.
  • Responsible for running improvement reviews and governance sessions to co-ordinate business improvement and support performance improvement through contributing to the BPD.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events, Problem Resolution, Production System and Improvement activities.
  • Coach Project sponsors, Green belts, Yellow belts, Lean projects and business leadership.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Continuous Improvement Lead.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Swansea SA5.

What areas are commutable for this position?

This position is commutable from Swansea, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Neath, Llanelli, Ammanford, Glynneath, Aberdare, Pontardawe, and Ystradgynlais.

What benefits are offered with this role?

The benefits include 26 days + Bank Holidays, an 8% matched pension, private medical coverage for yourself and family, private dental for yourself and partner, a quarterly bonus, company sick pay, and career progression opportunities.

Is the role full-time or part-time?

This position is a full-time, days-based role.

What qualifications are required for the role?

Candidates should have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be Lean Sigma Black Belt accredited or working towards it, and be educated to a minimum degree level or have equivalent experience.

What kinds of tools and methods will be used in this role?

The role will utilize Lean improvement methods and tools such as Value Stream Mapping, SQCDP, OEE, 5S, 6S, Visual Management Systems, 5 Whys, 8D, DMAIC, and PFMEA.

What responsibilities will the Continuous Improvement Lead have?

Responsibilities include coaching the business on performance metrics, leading and executing the Improvement Programme, conducting improvement reviews and governance sessions, facilitating Kaizen events, and coaching project sponsors and team members.

Who should I contact if I am interested in this position?

Interested candidates should call Jack Lavis or send their CV directly to him.

What agency is advertising this position?

This position is being advertised by Hunter Selection Limited, a recruitment consultancy specializing in engineering, manufacturing, IT, and other sectors.

Will I receive a response if I apply for the position?

Yes, but due to a high volume of applications, only candidates whose skills and qualifications match the position will receive a response.

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