Process Improvement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
Continuous Improvement Role Overview
A challenging and dynamic position is available for an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the implementation of a World Class Standards culture within a leading UK FMCG supplier. The successful candidate will work across all site functions to identify and drive improvement opportunities using standard lean tools such as VSM, 5S, Problem Solving, and visual management standards.

Salary Range: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum

Job Description:
The Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for driving a continuous improvement culture in all site employees, ensuring a high level of engagement. They will support the operational teams to ensure sustaining processes are managed and live across site. Additionally, they will work collectively with the site management team to achieve wider site goals, participating in site management meetings & reviews.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify through data analysis, improvement opportunities to propose to the Operations manager
  • Monthly reports, action plans and communications to demonstrate progression on improvement activities
  • Implement a high standard of visual management in all process areas identifying easily if a process is in or out of control parameters
  • Project manage all improvement activities within standard framework

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Excellent people, communication, team building and organisational skills essential
  • Proficient in Adaptive Coaching skills of listening, asking and responding
  • Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Black Belt or similar CI / WCM formal training
  • Experience in FMCG Manufacturing would be desirable
  • Familiar with and personally respects EHS procedures

Benefits:
  • Pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Healthcare benefits


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