Who we are
Established in 2005, CoolKit is the largest refrigerated and temperature-controlled van specialist in the UK. CoolKit’s range of products includes van conversions, ready-converted vans, kit-form conversions, and rigid insulated box bodies.
We occupy 100,000 square feet of workshop space across Blackburn and Burnley in Lancashire. Our all-new leadership team for 2024 is driving rapid growth and business improvement. An all-new leadership team for 2024 is driving continued rapid growth and business improvement.
CoolKit presently employs a team of more than 120 valued people. All our products are developed in-house and they are supported by a network of specialist mobile technicians dedicated to maximising vehicle uptime.
Our company has a fantastic culture that has been recognised through several awards we have won for our manufacturing, innovation, and overall business performance. Some of these awards include the prestigious What Van? Converter of the Year Award in 2024, the Red Rose Awards 2024 Transformation Award, TCS&D Refrigerated Panel Van of the Year in 2023, and the Made in the UK Award for the Automotive, Aerospace, and Rail Industries.
We enjoy the shared vision of seeing our products in use on every high street, delivering the foods and medicines we all consume daily.
What is the role?
This role will work alongside the Head of Technical and Operations Manager’s teams in order to drive continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing areas using lean Manufacturing tools & techniques to improve the business processes and performance.
Some of the main responsibilities will be:
* Maintain and promote safe working practices and environment to achieve a “Safety First” culture
* Provide CI support to all areas of the business. Ensure all improvement projects are prioritized in-line with the business objectives and completed in a timely manner.
* Coach colleagues in the use of Continuous Improvement tools to support individuals’ development and improve operational performance.
* Display a strong CI mentality, which inspires colleagues to drive continuous improvement culture in their areas, challenging the “Status Quo”.
* Provide day to day support with the use of Lean tools & techniques such as; Standard Work, Visual Management, Creative Problem Solving, Value Stream Maps, Workplace Organisation (6S), Plan-Do-Check-Act, Takt Time, 5 Why, Fishbone, Kanban, Line Balancing etc.
* Implementation of Lean tools to streamline operational tasks, solve issues and non-conformance.
* Manage and introduce the Company 6S programme, running 6S workshops and actively encouraging and promoting 6S principles throughout the business.
About You
Previous experience in a similar role is ideal but not essential; you’ll need to have a real passion for learning and a want to make a contribution to our busy and ever-changing manufacturing business. We are looking for someone who is driven, tenacious and wants to make a difference.
You should have a keen interest in continuous improvement, with strong technical skills, be open to change and challenge and have ambition for both our business and your personal success.
You should want to actively seek out opportunities that will push you to strengthen your skills and enhance your knowledge under our guidance, whilst contributing to improving our business processes.
Whilst a qualification in/ experience working with Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt is not essential, it is desirable.
Essential experience/qualities/ skills:
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience of working in a fast paced manufacturing / engineering organisation
* Demonstrable data analytics / problem solving skills
* Exceptional organisational and time keeping skills
* Good Numerical & IT skills, (Microsoft Office Suite)
* Ability to lead and coordinate successful cross-functional improvements, involving key team members
Benefits
* 6.4 weeks holiday (pro rata)
* Pension scheme
* Annual bonus
* Health package – A health cash plan allows you to claim money back towards the cost of your essential medical care such as optical and dental bills: chiropody, therapy treatments and private consultations. Along with Critical Illness Cover and a range of other support services such as 24/7 access to GP consultations, mental health support and fitness programmes.
* Death in Service
Please note, this job is an in person position and located in Blackburn, Lancashire, UK, and you should be able to reliably commute to and from this location. We currently do not offer a relocation package.