Job description:
In the role of the continuous improvement Facilitator you will be responsible for driving improvement and operational excellence across the site. You will lead Kaizen initiatives and Green Belt projects, while actively supporting the teams with Production System standards such as 5S, visual management, and standardised work instructions. You will be responsible for delivering training programs including Production System Awareness and White Belt, coaching and mentoring participants through to certification, and ensuring consistent understanding of audit requirements and lean principles throughout the organisation.
Beyond training, the role involves facilitating DDVSA and other lean events, supporting daily performance management routines, and helping teams identify and track key metrics via SQCDEP boards. The successful candidate will support the operation to manage idea and suggestion systems to foster employee engagement, monitor visual management standards, and provide feedback when performance dips below expectations. You will also contribute to client presentations, develop business cases for innovation, and take proactive steps to elevate site excellence levels along with maintaining and updating the CI tracker to ensure alignment with key milestones.
This position calls for strong organisational skills, attention to detail, a strong focus on productivity, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
How you create impact Understand operational KPIs and impact on the operation.
Contribute to culture change across the business
Coach and Mentor trained colleagues in CI
Maintain accurate records and manage resources efficiently.
Follow the escalation process where there is any deviation from the standard process
Identify productivity improvements
Deliver yearly savings target
Adopt and promote KN Behaviours
Adhere to company standards as detailed in the Code of Conduct Policy
Comply with all instructed Safe Working Practices including the reporting of all accidents and incidents within the workplace.
What we would like you to bring LSSGB trained / certified
1-2 years Contract Logistics knowledge
1-2 years Lean Six Sigma specialist
Financial management experience and commercial awareness
Minitab knowledge
Organisational and problem solving skills along with a high level of attention to detail
Analytical skills, able to identify trends and make recommendations
Strong influencing skills across all levels of the business both within and outside your control
Experience of working to agreed targets
Experienced in driving and managing change
What's in it for you As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment.
You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.
26 days holidays plus bank holidays
2 volunteering days per year
3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme
A tailored personal development and training programme.
Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.
We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Childcare Vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more)
Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation
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