What does a Continuous Improvement leader do?
Is responsible for supporting the continuous improvement of the manufacturing operations onsite. This role is for an effective communicator who has the ability to engage with the various different stakeholders in the organisation, getting people to buy in to innovative ideas and solutions in the workplace and on the shop floor.
Must consistently demonstrate the understanding and use of the 4 fundamental values of SEE, with clear evidence of achieving and exceeding internal / external customer satisfaction, ensuring a clear communication with other areas
Responsibilities:
* Analyse current production workflows to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
* Implement improvements to reduce waste, increase output and enhance quality.
* Collect and interpret production data to monitor performance.
* Investigate root causes of production issues via 5-Why or similar Lean Tools.
* Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions.
* Lead or support projects aimed at improving productivity and run rate
* Support the introduction of new equipment and / or processes.
* Champion 5S onsite in order to achieve outstanding workplace organisation.
* Provide support to the Process Lead and Process Engineer in order to achieve company’s short- and long-term goals.
* Lead A3 / DMAIC projects through to completion and benefits realisation.
* Champion the use of Lean Tools to enhance process troubleshooting and deliver effective process improvement onsite
Qualifications
Essential
* Previous experience in Lean / Continuous Improvement / Production or Process Engineering roles
* Hands-on approach to continuous improvement activities, leading by example in everything they do
* Resilient, relentless and resourceful
* Results orientated and able to prioritise effors based on Company’s needs
* Organised, methodical, focused and committed
* Creative, innovative and passionate about improving self and others
* Action orientated individual, self-motivated and willing to learn and deliver results
* Able to assign tasks and motivate others
* Able to work autonomously, with minimum supervision
* Natural Communicator with a bias for action
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Package (Excel / PPT / Word / SharePoint / Power BI)
Desired
* Working knowledge in the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies on a multi-disciplinary environment (5S, PDCA, DMAIC, VSM, etc)
* Yellow Belt / Green Belt / Lean Six Sigma Qualification
* Experience delivering Continuous Improvement Training
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