Continuous Improvement Manager

4 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom TE Connectivity Full time
Job Overview

The TE Connectivity Operations team is seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the execution of our Transformational Program. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving sustainable change and improving operational efficiency across our manufacturing facility in Swindon.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to achieve full transformational program goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive behaviors and values required to deliver the overall strategy.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and develop talent to establish a Lean culture across all organization levels, areas, and departments.
  • Lead, guide, and support transformation with Continuous Improvement activities.
  • Act as a coach and mentor for all employees and facilitate training to accelerate knowledge of Lean practices across all functions and levels of the organization.
  • Provide demonstrable benefits to overall operational productivity through facilitation of Kaizen events and improvements of processes, products, and/or behaviors, and drive sustaining of changes.
  • Regularly report progress and ensure full alignment with ADM BU region practices and corporate initiatives.
  • Monthly monitoring and reporting of TEOA metrics in the Centre of Excellence (CoE) tool.
  • Identification and organization of resources in order to achieve consistency and standardization across the plant.

Requirements
  • Ability to transform good into excellence to embed Lean in the way we work.
  • Be a driver. Ability to lead by connecting, bonding, and influencing people to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Excellent communication and coaching skills throughout all levels within the organization; coach and influence to achieve desired results.
  • Mind what matters, do the right thing, and leading by example.
  • Being bold, do not be afraid to speak your mind and challenge others.
  • Teamwork and collaboration. Ability to establish and build consensus while ensuring decisiveness and quality of decision.
  • A hands-on practical approach when required.
  • Ability to align with high view concepts and transform them into comprehensive development roadmaps.
  • Willingness to make a positive impact. Highly motivated, driven, results-oriented, and passionate.
  • Living the TE Values; integrity, accountability, teamwork, inclusion, and innovation.
  • Solid experience in Operations, Manufacturing, or Engineering with Project Management skills being advantageous.
  • Proven background in implementing Lean practices and facilitating Kaizen events in, preferably, high-mix-low volume manufacturing environments.
  • Lean, 6Sigma, Shaining/Red X or similar qualifications.
  • Analytically, data-driven problem-solving mindset for effective decision-making. Ability to understand statistical and graphical data.
  • SAP, PowerBi, Microsoft 365.
  • 5 GCSE's including Maths and English at Grade 7 or equivalent experience.


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