Continuous Improvement Specialist

6 months ago


Bideford, United Kingdom Cooper Golding Recruitment Full time

Senior Specialist - Process Optimisation
job title in case of external posting

To analyse and improve the processes of a business continually. You will work closely with the production team and quality specialists to identify potential for improvement and improve inefficiencies and gaps.What the role involves: Reporting to the Production Manager, the role will include but not limited to:

- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Lean/Continuous improvement vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
- Contribute to the integration of new projects/processes to ensure that they are established in a way that will yield a high level of manufacturing efficiency
- Review and communicate the impact of process changes, new business, and workload on Lean/Continuous improvement activities
- Travel within the Group of companies may be necessary to support Group Lean and Continuous Improvement activities
- Implement and support cultural change across the organisation and drive business improvement
- Complete 6-monthly Lean/Continuous improvement assessment, review results and propose actions to ensure positive progression responsibility Key Performance Indicators
- Lean project completion within budget and agreed timescale.
- Achievement of annual savings >= 3 x annual salary
- Realization of 80% to be achieved/maintained.
- Demonstrable improvement in lean culture assessment Strategy and Development
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Lean/Continuous improvement vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
- Contribute to the integration of new projects/processes to ensure that they are established in a way that will yield a high level of manufacturing efficiency.
- Review and communicate the impact of process changes, new business and workload on Lean/Continuous improvement activities.
- Travel within the companies may be necessary to support Group Lean and Continuous Improvement activities. General and Task Management
- Implement and support cultural change across the organisation and drive business improvement.
- Develop, deliver and support delivery of business improvement initiatives in line with Lean/Continuous improvement vision and strategy.
- Re-introduction and development of ‘SIMPLE’ type program to encourage ‘quick win’ improvements through a managed process.
- Review, develop and re-launch ‘Idea of the month’ program.
- Complete 6-monthly Lean/Continuous improvement assessment, review results and propose actions to ensure positive progression.
- Introduction and integration of 5s principles across the site with systems in place to ensure new ways of working are maintained.
- Report on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets resourcing, issues, critical milestones. Act/manage action to ensure success.
- Define develop and publish business improvement process documentation to reflect best practice.
- Undertake business process analysis and statistical analysis for improvement projects and to support wider change.
- Lead, define and develop continuous improvement activities designed to improve performance such as the planning and running of
- Lean/Continuous improvement events.
- Attend various meetings and complete/communicate actions.
- Produce written reports and make presentations.
- Undertake continuous training and development to ensure that current thinking is in line with best practice.
- Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation.
- Ensure relevant on-going learning and development of all employees in Lean/Continuous improvement tools and communication methods.
- Coach and facilitate teams and individuals to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
- Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects including the engagement of external resources as required.
- Input and hold responsibility for Lean/Continuous improvement manufacturing budgets.
- Prepare the annual Lean/Continuous improvement budgets/forecasts and all related Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to project completion.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance. / requirements

Mandatory requirements
- Ensure all areas of responsibility operate within the requirements of ISO9001, AS9100, TS16949 and SC21. Where necessary propose improvements to quality systems and ensure all personnel under your jurisdiction are fully conversant with the quality standards of the company and operate to those standards.
- Ensure a safe working environment for all employees under your jurisdiction
- Ensure equality of employment in accordance with the company policies.
- Encourage good lines and levels of communications and a wor


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