CI Apprentice

JOB TITLE: Continuous Improvement Apprentice

SITE LOCATION: WSD – Stafford Park 6, Telford, TF3 3AT

HOURS: 08:30 – 17:00, Monday to Friday

Job Purpose:

To further embed the Continuous Improvement Culture across the Division. Working with the Divisional Continuous Improvement Leader to support CI Project delivery and identify opportunities for Improvement. Supporting Employee training and understanding of Lean Tools & Techniques

Key Accountabilities:

Supporting the Divisional Continuous Improvement Leader with building CI AwarenessDelivery of “on-the-floor” Project Plans Supporting the embedding of 5S Methodology & activities within the sitesAnalysing data focusing on KPI performances, identifying opportunities for improvementWorking in line with and Promoting all Health & Safety standards Working with the SHEQ Team on Projects Delivery of Lean Tool Training both classroom and “on-the-floor” based

Key Experiences and Skills Required:

Good Communication SkillsGood Presentation SkillsHealth & Safety Awareness particularly Risk Assessments & Standard Operating ProceduresLean Techniques Awareness & UnderstandingRoot Cause Analysis Awareness & Understanding

Desirables Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

Passion to Continually ImproveBusiness Improvement Technician Level 2 (BITL2) Experience of working in a Continuous Improvement Environment Experience in delivery of Lean Tool Training

Personal Attributes:

Leadership – strong, consistent, clear, inspire others, integrity, ability to drive through changeEmpowering Others – Delegation of trust, correct controls, feedback, communicate accountability and responsibilityAction orientated – Able to deal with problems in appropriate time framesDriven by results – Decisive, confident addressing problems and opportunities, challenging activities to improve performance, demonstrate willingness to challenge accepted methods and standardsEffective communication – Clear concise written and spoken, ability at all levels, customer, supplier and internalHigh Standards – demonstrating a motivation to improve standards and thereby making a real difference, challenging inadequate solutionsPeople management – demonstrating commitment to working and engaging constructively with internal and external stakeholders

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