Overview
We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist at our Taw Valley Creamery in Devon, which processes 1.1 million litres of milk daily, producing around 125 tonnes of cheddar cheese per day. The site has recently received £200 million investment for a state-of-the-art Mozzarella plant, making this a strong time to join the team.
Day-to-day you will identify continuous improvement activities in your area for process improvements, waste removal and cost reductions.
Responsibilities
* Owns and leads weekly CI meetings for planned downtime and speed loss, applying data analyses, structured problem solving and improvement tools.
* Owns, analyses and tracks asset performance data, including data quality and completeness (e.g., MDE, SAP & OEE).
* Owns the plan for improving OEE for production lines.
* Ensures that LCO areas improvement activities are quantified and reflected in OneCI.
* Owns operational standards and corresponding competence development in the line team.
* Defines, confirms and improves operational standards including OAC.
* Trains and coaches the line team to ensure performance according to operational standards and secure correct use of IT systems.
* Optimizes existing processes by regularly conducting Kaizen/Lean workshops, relevant analyses and process confirmations.
* Coordinates and supports implementation of new digital tools, products and ways of working, and ensures onboarding of line teams.
* Initiates and drives continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the line team.
* Role models active use of data and deployment of lean and APS tools in a structured way.
Qualifications
* Basic understanding of food manufacturing.
* Knowledge of Lean Principles (Six Sigma qualification) would be preferred.
* Previous experience within an FMCG or dairy industry would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
* Database experience, working with SQL code, preferred but not essential as training will be given.
How to apply
Please apply using the link or reach out to Jess Thwaite, Talent Partner at Arla Foods. The closing date for applications is 25 August.
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