Overview
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In the role of the Production System Facilitator you will oversee and support Lean Principles at site level through the basic tools that Lean Six Sigma methodology offers. The site Facilitator is a key representative of Continuous Improvement culture that every site needs to embrace. This role drives continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site, leading Kaizen initiatives and Green Belt projects, and supporting the teams with Production System standards such as 5S, visual management, and standardised work instructions.
You will deliver 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. You will facilitate DDVSA and other lean events, support daily performance management routines, and help teams identify and track key metrics via SQCDEP boards. You will manage idea and suggestion systems to foster employee engagement, monitor visual management standards, and provide feedback when performance dips below expectations. You will contribute to client presentations, develop business cases for innovation, and help elevate site excellence levels while maintaining and updating the CI tracker to ensure alignment with key milestones.
This position calls for strong organisational skills, attention to detail, a focus on productivity, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities
* Adhere to company standards as detailed in the Code of Conduct Policy
* Comply with Safe Working Practices including reporting of all accidents and incidents
* Understand operational KPIs and their 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
* Adopt and promote KN Behaviours
* Follow the escalation process for deviations from standard processes
* Identify productivity improvements
* Deliver yearly savings target
Qualifications
* 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 with high attention to detail
* Analytical skills with ability to identify trends and make recommendations
* Strong influencing skills across all levels of the business
* Experience of working to agreed targets
* Experienced in driving and managing change
What’s in it for you
You will receive 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn additional days through service. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers discounts, benefit information, recognition, and access to a wellbeing centre. We provide employee assistance with 24/7 access to GPs, legal and financial advice, and mental health support. As Gold Covenant holders, we are a forces-friendly employer recognising the value service leavers bring.
When applying
Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process, including criminal record checking and identity validation. Appointment is contingent upon satisfactory results of these checks.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Distribution and Supply Chain
* Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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