Continuous Improvement Specialist

7 months ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Calor Full time

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist in the production/manufacturing industry, your primary responsibility will be to support and drive continuous improvement initiatives within our organization on an all-island basis. You will play a crucial role in identifying, analysing, and implementing process enhancements to optimize productivity, quality, and efficiency across our operations. You should have a minimum of 2 years operational experience.

**Functions of the role**:

- Process Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate existing processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement. Conduct thorough analyses, identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyse relevant data to measure performance indicators, such as cycle time, yield, quality, and cost. Use statistical tools and techniques to identify trends, patterns, and root causes of process variations and issues.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Propose and implement process improvement initiatives, methodologies, and best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute action plans, including process redesign, automation, standardization, and waste reduction.
- Training and Education: Assist in developing and delivering training programs to enhance the understanding and adoption of continuous improvement principles and methodologies among employees. Provideguidance and support to team members in implementing improvement projects.
- Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and lead improvement projects to ensure their successful execution. Define project objectives, scope, timelines, and resource requirements in line with the site Improvement plan. Monitor progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Change Management: Support organizational change efforts by effectively communicating the benefits, goals, and expected outcomes of improvement initiatives. Facilitate the adoption of new processes and practices through effective management of change.
- Performance Monitoring: Establish and maintain performance metrics and dashboards to track the effectiveness and impact of improvement initiatives. Regularly report on key performance indicators and present findings to management, providing insights and recommendations for further improvements.
- Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in continuous improvement methodologies. Participate in training programs, workshops, conferences, and professional networks to enhance your knowledge and skills.
- Ad hoc duties as required by your manager.

**Requirements**:

- 3rd level degree in Business, Management or Engineering.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field.
- Proven strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect and analyse data using statistical tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Agile. Proven experience with process mapping, value stream analysis, and root cause analysis.
- Experience in implementing or run problem solving, performance control or value stream mapping.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Project management abilities, including planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Microsoft Excel, PowerBi or other tools/software.
- Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset to keep pace with evolving industry practices.
- Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment is desirable.
- A full clean UK/EU driving licence is essential for this role.

**Benefits**

SHV Group is the largest dedicated global LPG distributor in the market.

Calor is part of the SHV Group, a family-owned Dutch multinational which operates on a networked basis, employing more than 60,000 people worldwide, operating in 27 countries and supplies LPG to tens of millions of customers worldwide**.**

Calor in Ireland employs over 320 employees across eight sites in Ireland and a further 230 indirectly.

Calor is a leading supplier and distributor of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) in Ireland; with over 80 years’ experience in the gas business, we pride ourselves on our unmatched expertise in the safe supply of butane and propane to our customers. We design and implement bulk and cylinder energy solutions for residential, industrial and commercial customers who want to enjoy everything that this exceptional energy source has to offer but are not on the natural gas pipeline.

Calor Gas is scheduled to be carbon neutral by 2035 and currently has a progressive plan to operate within a sustainable agenda.

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