Company Description
CulinaLogistics provides integrated supply chain services and expertisefor food & drink products that require strict refrigeratedtemperatures.
At Culina we have a winningculture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons ourcompany continues to thrive… A place where you're valued,challenged, and inspired!
JobDescription
Reporting to the Head of Projects andContinuous Improvement, you will be responsible for facilitatingthe identification and overseeing the delivery of key improvementsacross the business to unlock benefits around cost, quality,service, engagement and safety. You will deliver large projectsusing a structured approach (Lean vs. Agile & Waterfall ProjectManagement methodologies), whilst also supporting PMO activity. TheContinuous Improvement Manager will encourage colleagueparticipation and get leadership sponsorship to drive culturalchange.
Stafford/ Midlands base with regionaltravel within the UK is essential for this position as it willcover our chilled network.
Workinghours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours perweek.
Key Duties ofa Continuous ImprovementManager:
* Identifyopportunities to deliver improvements to health and safety,quality, cost and service via facilitating diagnostic events to aidthe development of site and area CI plans, using lean tools andtechniques and basic projectmanagement
* Facilitating workshops to support CIand Project activity such as requirements gathering, current &future state mapping, problem solving and solution designactivity
* Provide support to establishgovernance and help individuals developing plans to supportdelivery of change; defining and implementing a suitable approachto quality, planning, resource, change control, change management,risk & issue management, cost management, benefit tracking,stakeholder management andcommunications
* Managing/supporting themanagement of risks, issues, budget andchange
* Establishing and maintainingcommunication with key stakeholders in all parts of the projectorganisation (including clients and suppliers) i.e. reporting ofall project & CI activity centrally
* Closingthe project/initiative in a controlled fashion (lessons learnt& handover)
* Delivery of training andcoaching regarding basic Project Management, CI methodologies &tools as well as effective changemanagement
* Support and provide oversight totracking of benefits identified and realised as a result of change,engaging with relevant CLL finance and Projects & CIteams
* Supporting the preparation of businesscases and application for funding
* Lead thedelivery of 1 – 2 medium/large sized projects to unlockbenefit
* Support the gathering of data whererequired for diagnostics, solution design and benefits tracking,working with the Site Operational Systemslead
* Engage with colleagues effectivelythroughout the CI and change process to ensure change is sustained& understood; implement sustainment tools such as VisualManagement, Communication cells and Work PlaceAudits
* Leading and motivating the deliveryteam
* Support the development and sharing ofbest practice (CI, operations, projectmanagement)
Qualifications
* Around3-5 years’ experience of project management and CI in the logisticsindustry with knowledge of best practice tools &techniques
* Qualified in formal projectmanagement methodology (PRINCE2 orAPM)
* Experience of/qualifications in continuousimprovement methodologies & tools i.e. Lean, SixSigma
* Delivery of tangible and intangiblebenefits
* Ideally knowledge of the sector(Chilled Long life)
* Ideally experience ofchange within a transport environment as well as potentially a moretransactional office basedenvironment
* Proficient with MS Office includingMSP, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel
* Analyticalwith high attention to detail. Structured andmethodical
* Excellent communication skills bothat a team level and SeniorStakeholder
* Assertive, collaborative andresilient
* Strong facilitation and coachingskills
* Able to set clearobjectives
* High level of commercialawareness
AdditionalInformation
As part of our drive to make CulinaLogistics a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusiveand diverse organisation where we are committed to employeedevelopment and recognising success for hard workingperformers.
Our dedicated learning anddevelopment programmes are open to every employee to give you theopportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continueto work in an environment where team culturethrives.
Our People are the driving force behindour success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits whichinclude:
* AnnualLeave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25days plus the bankholidays
* CompanyBonus – We do our best work to succeedtogether. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through ourbonus scheme
* Private MedicalCover – This gives you peace of mind, you havechoice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinicallyappropriate care via Bupa
* CarAllowance - Business need due to regionaltravel
* Pension scheme– we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortableretirement so we offera great contribution of 5%employee and 8% employer
* LifeAssurance - 4 x your annualsalary
* Wellness– Via our Employee AssistanceProgramme we offer immediateaccess to a confidential telephone counselling and legalinformation service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days ayear
* Eye Care Vouchers– We can provide you with substantial savingswith free eye tests and discounts on prescriptionglasses
* Reward & Recognition– We recognise that employees have gone theextra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognitionand long service awards.
* Everydaydiscounts - via our benefit platform you willhave access to over 50 retailer discounts for everydaysavings!
If you meet the requirementsfor the above role and are looking for your next career opportunityplease apply now and become a part of our#WinningTeam