Continuous Improvement/manufacturing Lead

7 days ago


Alfreton, United Kingdom SIA Full time

Company Description
Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.

sia Abrasives Ltd (part of the Bosch Power Tools/Accessories Division) is an innovative manufacturer of non-woven and foam abrasive products as well as a distributer in the UK of coated abrasives. The sites in Greetland, West Yorkshire and Alfreton, Derbyshire, have a wealth of experience in the manufacture and development of abrasive products, ideally complementing sia Abrasives’ systems solutions.

**Job Description**:

- The understanding of detailed analysis of manufacturing and related processes improvement areas, recommending and implementing improvements using modern management techniques e.g. Kaisen, FMEA, SMED, 5S etc. Whilst taking full account of legislative requirements, Site Safety, Health, Environment and Quality policies.
- To coach, support and manage the manufacturing supervision team in developing and improving processes across manufacturing area, specific focus areas of waste and productivity.
- To motivate and drive the supervision team to implement improvements using structured tools, techniques and planning methodologies e.g. PDCA
- Support and drive a variety of CI tools to drive improvement activities in the manufacturing area which are aimed at removing non-value added processes and waste throughout the Value Stream
- Co-ordinate the Alfreton Plant ‘Process Analysis’ activities for waste and productivity within the plant and manage measures to meet and exceed agreed targets.
- To proactively oversee the supervision team so that daily shop floor management is effectively implemented
- Drive the manufacturing team to deliver CI projects by creating structured plans implementing new ideas and improvements in a timely manner.
- Develop strong and positive working relationships within the manufacturing team and associated functions.
- Promote ‘new thinking’ within the organisation to reduce ‘system complexity’ and promote a ‘learn by doing’ culture.
- Support the implementation of standards and documentation in manufacturing processes to secure implemented improvements.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities and long-term improvement opportunities within the manufacturing area through observation, data analysis or operator engagement activities.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree educated or equivalent, preferably in a Manufacturing or similar discipline
- Strong oral/written communication skills, presentation skills, manage group processes, negotiation skills, intellectual skills
- Structure own tasks and projects in line with business requirements using standard tools e.g. PDCA
- Strong knowledge of CI activities in manufacturing.

Additional Information
Competitive benefits and services including pension, life assurance, 24 holidays + statutory leave, employee assistance programme, flexible working options, Perkbox, employee discounts on Bosch goods, development opportunities, close to motorway links and on-site parking



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