Overview
Continuous Improvement Placement Programme
Join to apply for the Continuous Improvement Placement Programme role at targetjobs UK. At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—TK Maxx & Homesense, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.
What You’ll Do
* Participating in process improvement projects, leveraging Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology, including scoping, defining, prioritizing projects, identifying project metrics, developing control plans to ensure project gains are continuous and sustainable with results that are measurable and validated, developing pilot plans as needed
* Supporting research that identifies improvement opportunities, including identifying, testing, developing and implementing sustainable improvement strategies to improve productivity and efficiencies that supports current and future business needs
* Providing planning support using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) project roadmap, including identifying project metrics, providing methods to validate project solutions, delivering measurable and validated results and developing control plans to ensure project gains are continuous and sustainable
* Serving as an internal consultant on assigned projects to assist with identifying improvement opportunities and providing recommendations, including defining Voice of the Customer, overseeing data collection, analysis, testing
* Collaborating with TJX Europe departments where there is impact to operational efficiencies, analysing data based on metrics, providing quantitative and qualitative observations, and developing recommendations based on findings
What We’re Looking For
* Working towards Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Engineering/Science (preferred, not essential)
* Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and DMAIC methodology; LSS Green and/or Yellow belt training an asset
* Demonstrated project management skills including structured project methodologies; ability to develop well-structured business recommendations, detailed development plans, project specifications, and use of project reporting systems
* Good analytical and critical thinking skills to provide solutions and adapt quickly to changing environments
* Demonstrated problem solving skills with cost implications to resolve issues and execute strategic solutions
* Good organizational development skills including change management and time management; able to work independently
* Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to develop relationships with internal and external partners and act as a trusted advisor
* Demonstrated people management skills including coaching and providing feedback
* Good understanding of financial planning, business tools and reports to make business recommendations
Skills/Knowledge
* Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); VBA and SharePoint knowledge/experience an asset
* Ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical software such as Minitab
* Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable results
* Problem solving ability – Lean or Six Sigma
* Ability to interact with all levels of the organization up to Manager
* Project Management
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* Exclusive employee discounts at TK Maxx and Homesense
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities
* A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is valued
* Wellbeing support and resources
* Pension and life assurance schemes
* Opportunities to grow your career across our global business
* Hybrid working model with adaptability
* Campus-style head office in Watford with subsidised canteen, onsite gym, free parking, and proximity to Watford Junction
Application Process
Online application > Psychometric Online Tests > Online Video Interview > Assessment Centre or In Person Interview
Successful candidates must have the legal right to work in the country they are applying to from the start date.
Additional Information
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.
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