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Job Description
Overview
Salary: £40,000 to £42,500
Hours of work: 40 per week
Duration of contract: Permanent, full-time
Overview
We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our successful team at Middlewich Shared User Site. You will be working with senior managers, stakeholders, managers, and employees as you identify continuous improvement projects and see them all the way through to completion. This role is full time, predominantly Monday to Friday days but with the flexibility to with all shifts when required.
How will you contribute?
* Provide management, expertise, collation and guidance on all Continuous Improvement projects and activities.
* To manage the Continuous Improvement projects for all designated operations in order to provide broader business benefit and a centralised focus
* Assist with Continuous Improvement proposals, coordinate and monitor progress. Utilise Value Stream Mapping and coordinate with Operations/Contracts Managers to establish process Improvements.
* Liaise with the site General Manager and Senior Management team to identify and achieve pre-determined target savings for the site through Value Stream Mapping and other activities.
* Capture and co-ordinate all current Continuous Improvement projects and establish a reporting method for these projects.
What will you bring?
* Will have experience of working at a similar level and have knowledge of LEAN and process improvement tools and techniques (e.g. Six Sigma)
* MS proficient (i.e. Excel, PPT, Word, Minitab)
* Project Management tools & techniques
* Proven practical application and development of Quality / Lean tools in retail environment.
* Able to demonstrate knowledge of managing change in a challenging environment.
* You must be able to demonstrate senior management supply chain experience in a high-volume operation or in an extensive multi-site contract preferably with a leading retailer / distributor.
* You will be process orientated, with a track record of implementing process improvements and controls within a supply chain environment.
* You will have experience of working closely with clients and developing effective working relationships.
* Experience of managing suppliers effectively
* You must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, in order to optimise site performance.
* You must be flexible in terms of travelling to other sites in the network where required.
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.
Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce
About Us
Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.
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