Continuous Improvement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom Grundfos Holding AS Full time

Continuous Improvement Specialist
Application deadline:


Workplace:
Onsite Position
Job Location (Short):Castletown, Sunderland, United Kingdom
Contract Type:Full-Time
Employment Type:Regular
What is the job about?


As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will be responsible for driving improvements in productivity, quality, and delivery across the business.

Key responsibilities include developing Lean competences within the team, supporting workplace organisation, driving Kaizen events, executing value stream improvements, and leading weekly and monthly action plans and performance assessment.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Work within the plant and across functional areas with limited supervision.
  • Support and coordinate the development and implementation of processes.
  • Drive Kaizen events.
  • Work with sister plants and organisations to share best practice.
  • Maintain local documentation.
  • Oversee all aspects of projects (including step change projects) from start to finish, so that they are completed on time and within budget.
  • Execute value stream improvements.
  • Involve and develop employees and create success stories.
  • Lead the weekly and monthly result reporting and associated improvement TIP.
  • Lead sustainable improvement of 5S performance throughout the plant.

Key Success Factors of the role

  • Plant Grundfos Production System performance as measured by self and independent assessment.
  • Improve direct and indirect productivity measures.
  • Improve plant quality and delivery measures.

Your Background:

  • Relevant degree or equivalent work experience.

Competencies

Why Grundfos?


At Grundfos, we are committed to doing things that others cannot or dare not do - all for the purpose of addressing the world's water and climate challenges and improving quality of life for people.

At our core, we believe that innovation is not only a business opportunity but also an obligation, and that what truly matters is not short-term profit, but the impact we make.

By joining our united and powerful team, you too can drive this change, regardless of your role.

What can we offer you?

  • Flexible working hours between 7 AM and 6 PM
  • A wide range of employee benefits and discounts
  • Access to internal training and great opportunities for individual development

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world's leading water technology companies with more than employees in 60+ countries all over the world.

Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world's water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people.

We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation.

And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

If you like the look of this job and know you can bring your skills to contribute to our purpose, please apply.

We need and welcome professional people from all corners - however you identify and whatever your background is.

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