ROPEX Manager

Job Title: ROPEX Manager

Location: We are seeking a ROPEX Manager to join our team here at our factory in Pencoed, South Wales.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. 

Join us and make a difference

Your future team:

You will be a change agent that will be responsible for inspiring and leading the Technical Operations team from a traditional manufacturing approach to a world class manufacturing culture with a focus on lean and continuous improvement.

What we offer:

Competitive salary 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Aviva Pension Free on-site parking Electric car charging facilities Life Assurance X3 annual salary Westfield Health Cashback Healthcare Scheme and Rewards Scheme

What you bring:

Qualified to Degree level in engineering or business related discipline Experienced in the manufacturing industry Previous experience of lean, CI & operational excellence Strong analytical and data management skills The capability to work strategically and to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation

What you will be doing:

You will be determining the ROCKWOOL Operational Excellence (ROPEX) implementation strategy for RW-UK in conjunction with the Technical Director, Group ROPEX Lead and other stakeholders.

Driving, managing and developing the ROPEX program in the factory to gain tangible business results and improvements in areas such as Productivity, Production Output, Customer satisfaction, Quality and Safety Developing a strong continuous improvement culture at the factory by ensuring involvement in ROPEX of all layers of the organization, coaching management to support the continuous improvement culture Facilitating the annual strategy and policy deployment process in the management team Responsible for establishing and leading the ROPEX Core team at the factory to ensure that the ROPEX tools are embedded into the operations organization and processes Implementing standardized GROUP ROPEX processes to the factory; secure alignment with the regional OPEX manager. Establishing and developing Lean Leadership and Oobeya/performance management as a strong discipline to ensure that the ROPEX system is well respected and sustained and provide coaching/guidance in Lean Standard Work, Gemba and Oobeya as needed Planning and conducting training in ROPEX tools as needed to ensure that the awareness of the ROPEX tools and application in continuous improvement becomes a natural part of everyday life in the factory Planning, facilitating and following up on Kaizen activities Providing training and coaching in systematic root cause problem solving and facilitating complex problem solving as needed Establishing KPIs and following-up on the portfolio of projects, Kaizen and improvement initiatives to ensure that the results are measured and achieved. This includes monthly business reporting Supporting factory operational diagnostics to identify potential for improvement  Building strong relationships with Group ROPEX and other OPCOs to ensure we learn from best practice elsewhere and share best practice in RW-UK Ensuring ROPEX is integrated into new employee induction plans

Who we are:

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

Interested?

Would you also be proud to enrich society like we do? Apply now to join us improving modern living conditions for millions of people worldwide.

Closing Date: 12th May 2024

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