Plant Continuous Improvement Lead

5 months ago

South Ockendon, United Kingdom Brambles Group Full time

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our

Hybrid Work Model


**Job Description**:
The South Ockendon plant is a high profile site within the Chep UK network, processing 5 million pallets per year and employing 130 staff. It has had significant investment in recent years, and has a highly motivated and capable team. We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Lead to complete our Site Leadership Team, and to help shape our journey from Good to Great.

The Plant CI Lead will drive the continuous improvement implementation within the South Ockendon Service Centre. It will develop the site roadmap to build CI capability and culture aligned to the Global Supply Chain Excellence guidelines. It will lead and mentor CI initiatives, and be responsible to generate a healthy pipeline of projects and initiatives in line with the company’s strategies and goals. Key areas include developing 5S and supporting 5S champions in the network.

The role will also involve training, coaching and mentoring employees on CI methods and tools. In addition, they will be responsible for monitoring 5S & CI KPIs and metrics, and reporting on progress.

Key Skills and Experience required to be successful:
- Previous experience as Continuous Improvement Lead working with cross functional team to deliver change- Six Sigma Green Belt, or other similar qualification desirable- At least 3 years of direct management experience in a supply chain discipline e.g., logistics, operations, planning, manufacturing- Experience of using 5S/LEAN/Six Sigma processes to deliver solutions.- Implementation of projects in a manufacturing environment- Demonstrated ability to deliver training across a site- Ability to shape the site strategy at management level, combined with driving hands on change on the shop floor- Excellent communicator-
- Well-developed quantitative and qualitative analytical and critical thinking skills

Preferred Education

No Degree Required

Preferred Level of Work Experience

3 - 5 yearsNot Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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