* To ensure a consistent and successful deployment of Clearsteps Lean program across the site
* To lead and coach site team in the development and implementation of continuous improvement actions to achieve breakthrough results in key performance metrics, including measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, service, cost, waste and employee development.
* To deliver training on Lean techniques and the Clearsteps process to site teams
* To track and manage the EMA program spend, input days and achievements.
* Budgets are held by Site GMs and Group Finance Director. Job holder has no authority to commit to any expense unless approved by a budget holder
* Coach site team in the effective delivery of Lean improvement projects
* Train site leadership and other key personnel on Lean concepts with the ABP Lean deployment strategy
* Work with regional and Head of OpEx to conduct assessments of Lean effectiveness at a site level
* Develop a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to address the needs of the business
* Remove barriers to deployment of the continuous improvement plan.
* Work with site teams to update and re-prioritise the plan to maintain focus on the most critical objectives.
* Coach and mentor others on Lean so it becomes engrained in the site culture.
* Develop shop floor experts capable of driving Lean in their areas.
* Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site and group objectives.
* Make recommendations, based on site experience, to enhance the effectiveness of Lean program in future rollouts.
* Upholding, safeguarding and promoting the organization's Vision, Values & Goals philosophies
* Raising the profile of Lean across the Business
Personal Specification;
- Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt minimum
- Degree qualified, ideally with an engineering background
- Extensive experience of implementing and supporting a TPM Programme
- Capable and confident in the delivery of training to a wide range of colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and proven ability to work in a collaborative and influential manner with a range of colleagues
- Ability to lead, coach and motivate
- Numerate
- Self-confident and decisive in managing change effectively
- Creative and visionary in managing projects and initiatives, and in creating opportunities for business improvement
- Open to direction
- Logical, methodical and pragmatic
- Strategic thinking and planning skills
- Demonstrate flexibility as on occasion work may be required outside regular hours or at weekends
- Dynamic, high energy, pro-active, people focussed approach
- Excellent written and oral communication skills - ability to present written reports and documents and influence and persuade at a senior level
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure within a high-performance, fast-moving environment
- Ability to commit to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
- Ability to work effectively as part of a senior management team
- Ability to multi-task across several disciplines and prioritise work accordingly