Continuous Improvement Lead/Manager – Manufacturing ALPLA UK Regional role covering all UK sites (Based at Golborne site UK Travel – Commutable to WA3) From £55,000 Car Allowance: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Development Opportunities Annual Bonus At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries. With a long-established stable presence in the UK, ALPLA are a true independent market leader and part of a well-recognised global group. We currently have an opportunity within our Regional OPEX function, reporting into UK Head of OPEX. With progressive training and development this role allows for potential growth in the longer term. Purpose of job/mission: With support from wider Operational Excellence function, this individual will contribute to the achievement of Operational Excellence for the plants, through the effective application of the ALPLA Group OPEX Improvement Strategy. Tasks & responsibilities: * Support the implementation of OPEX and CI Improvement strategies and programs for the plants - monitoring progress, and taking corrective actions were necessary * Facilitate and participate in improvement projects including Kaizen and SMED workshops * Support the creation of Strategic KPIs (OPEX Index, eMIS 2.0) * Constantly monitor the performance of the plants and prepare analyses for meetings such as monthly management meetings. * Ensure that Alpla systems are implemented to the required standards (ie: Business Process Mapping and CTO) * Support the rollout of CTO implementation in all plants as required. * To perform any other duties requested by the line manager from time to time that are consistent with the purpose of the job / specific function. Experience: * Delivery of structured improvement programs in high volume plastic packaging manufacture or similar industry. * Track record of successful application of improvement tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Problem solving. * Training of cross functional teams in the application of improvement tools and processes. * Communication planning and delivery for participants and stakeholders. * Application of involvement and engagement processes in a manufacturing environment. * Line Management experience – willing to mentor and develop others. * Operations Controlling (Data Analysis) Qualifications/Skills: * Educated to degree level or equivalent * Recognised certification Lean Six Sigma or equivalent (desirable) * Advanced Microsoft Excel * Data analysis * Improvement and problem solving techniques (5WHY, A3, 8D) * Project/program management * Effective communication skills ALPLA UK offer career development and progression opportunities – join our Family of Pioneers - ALPLA | ALPLA Group Contact Kerry McCormick – UK Internal Recruiter – for more information