Continuous Improvement Facilitator

2 weeks ago

Blackburn, United Kingdom Coolkit Ltd Full time

**Who we are**

Established in 2005, CoolKit is the largest refrigerated and temperature-controlled van specialist in the UK.

We occupy manufacturing premises in both Blackburn and Burnley, Lancashire. An all-new leadership team for 2024 is driving continued rapid growth and business improvement.

CoolKit presently employs a team of more than 100 valued people. All our products are developed in-house, and they are supported by a network of specialist mobile technicians dedicated to maximising reliability and performance.

We have a great culture, proven by having won numerous awards for manufacturing, innovation and business performance. For 2023 alone, this includes the coveted What Van? Converter of the Year Award, the Red Rose Awards Medium-sized Business of the Year and the Made in the North West Award for the Automotive, Aerospace and Rail Industries.

We enjoy the shared vision of seeing our products in use on every high street, delivering the foods and medicines we all consume daily.

**What is the role?**

This role will work alongside the Head of Technical and Operations Manager’s teams in order to drive continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing areas using lean Manufacturing tools & techniques to improve the business processes and performance.

Some of the main responsibilities will be:

- Maintain and promote safe working practices and environment to achieve a “Safety First” culture
- Provide CI support to all areas of the business. Ensure all improvement projects are prioritized in-line with the business objectives and completed in a timely manner.
- Coach colleagues in the use of Continuous Improvement tools to support individuals’ development and improve operational performance.
- Display a strong CI mentality, which inspires colleagues to drive continuous improvement culture in their areas, challenging the “Status Quo”.
- Provide day to day support with the use of Lean tools & techniques such as; Standard Work, Visual Management, Creative Problem Solving, Value Stream Maps, Workplace Organisation (6S), Plan-Do-Check-Act, Takt Time, 5 Why, Fishbone, Kanban, Line Balancing etc.
- Implementation of Lean tools to streamline operational tasks, solve issues and non-conformance.
- Manage and introduce the Company 6S programme, running 6S workshops and actively encouraging and promoting 6S principles throughout the business.

**About You**

Previous experience in a similar role is ideal but not essential; you’ll need to have a real passion for learning and a want to make a contribution to our busy and ever-changing manufacturing business. We are looking for someone who is driven, tenacious and wants to make a difference.

You should have a keen interest in continuous improvement, with strong technical skills, be open to change and challenge and have ambition for both our business and your personal success.

You should want to actively seek out opportunities that will push you to strengthen your skills and enhance your knowledge under our guidance, whilst contributing to improving our business processes.

Whilst a qualification in/ experience working with Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt is not essential, it is desirable.

**Essential experience/qualities/ skills**:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of working in a fast paced manufacturing / engineering organisation
- Demonstrable data analytics / problem solving skills
- Exceptional organisational and time keeping skills
- Good Numerical & IT skills, (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Ability to lead and coordinate successful cross-functional improvements, involving key team members

**Benefits**
- 6.4 weeks holiday (pro rata)
- Pension scheme
- Annual bonus
- Health package - A health cash plan allows you to claim money back towards the cost of your essential medical care such as optical and dental bills: chiropody, therapy treatments and private consultations. Along with Critical Illness Cover and a range of other support services such as 24/7 access to GP consultations, mental health support and fitness programmes.
- Death in Service

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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