Description
About the Company
NOV Fluid Motion Solutions is a leading manufacturer specialising in Progressive Cavity Pumps and Mixer technology. With a strong commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, we strive to deliver high-quality, reliable products and services to our customers. As part of our mission to drive innovation and sustainability, we are looking to expand our team with a Continuous Improvement Manager who will play a key role in shaping the future of our business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and execution of the site-wide continuous improvement strategy, ensuring alignment with NOV's operational goals.
* Collaborate with leadership to align CI initiatives with business objectives
* Report progress of CI initiatives to stakeholders and leadership
* Identify, plan, and implement Lean manufacturing projects (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED) to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
* Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving sessions to address process inefficiencies and quality issues.
* Facilitate cross-functional workshops to develop and execute improvement plans.
* Establish, monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, cycle time, scrap rate, and cost savings.
* Train and mentor team members on Lean and Six Sigma principles.
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, engagement, and accountability at all levels of the organisation.
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
* Experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence roles, preferably in pumps, mechanical equipment, or precision engineering.
o Experience in both manufacturing and office based (commercial/ engineering) improvements
o Experience with both physical and cultural transformation
* Strong working knowledge of Hoshin Kanri (X Matrix), VSM, hosting Kaizen events, Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving tools.
* Demonstrated success in leading site-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
* Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
* Ability to influence and hold people accountable for their actions throughout the organisation
* Green Belt Six Sigma
Preferred:
* Black Belt certification.
* Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing metrics (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
* Experience working in a unionised or regulated manufacturing environment.
Interpersonal Skills
* Strong leadership abilities and the capacity to inspire and engage others.
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
* Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
* Strong attention to detail, with a focus on achieving sustainable improvements.