Continuous Improvement Specialist

​OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Champion improvement systems across the Redditch site which drive adherence to standard, LEAD implementation, lean tool deployment and employee engagement.

Use innovative methods to create Best-In-Class systems and methods in both manufacturing and business systems.

Contribute to KPI and financial performance of the business by leading teams to achieve optimal results.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Collaborate to assess the current state of the Plant’s operations, develop future state vision and implementation plan

• Champion plant CI at all times and engages people with plant goals and activities.

• Support with Value Stream Analysis (current and future state)

• Deliver Lear training modules

• Identifies barriers to project success & proactively solicits help from champions

• Drive multifunctional teams to robustly resolve issues and work collaboratively

• Assist in locating Best-in-Class Operations processes, and then implement them into the Plant

• Support other C.I initiatives, including best practice implementation, when striving to improve Business Metrics

• Active support in Team Improvement Circles program as a circle coach

• Champions the plant kaizen competition with regular reviews, events and celebration

• Champions sitewide CI systems (including 5S, Suggestions and standard work confirmation). Maintain control of these systems and kaizen for Best-In-Class performance

• Use standard tracking and reporting systems to prepare detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely project/task completion

• Facilitate cross-functional expert teams to drive breakthrough or Best-In-Class performance in People, Quality, Material Flow and Cost

• Supports Central CI activity and cascades to Redditch plant

• Accountability to impact on operational and financial performance

• Shows morale courage, openness and honesty in all dealings

• Assertive, resilient and welcomes change whole-heartedly

• Any other duties and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy the customers’ needs.

Key Skills:

Preferred

• Previous experience of working in an automotive environment.

• Challenges the status quo and innovates for best possible solutions

• Project management skills for medium term projects

Required

• Computer literate

• Previous working experience of lean manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment

• Grasp and resolve operational problems quickly as part of a team.

• Analytical and inquisitive mindset

• Data driven decision making

• Proactive in all aspects of work

Qualifications

Preferred

• Level 6 qualifications (degree equivalent) in Science, Mathematics or Engineering discipline

• Yellow belt six sigma

• Working knowledge of health and safety (including ergonomics)

Required

• Past participation in a kaizen team or TIC.

• Level 3 qualifications (A Level equivalent)

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all Health and Safety and Environmental requirements that are defined on work instructions or communicated in training.

• Follow required emergency prevention and operational controls.

• Report all accidents, occupational illnesses and emergencies.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Self-motivated and focused

• Confident, personable and builds strong rapport with people

• Excellent communication skills

• High attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

• Influencing and analytical skills

• Flexible in their approach

• Ability to take full responsibility for decisions & results even when all elements are not under individual direct control

• Ability to empower others to achieve results through motivation, recognition and performance feedback

• Ability to cooperate with people of different levels inside/ outside the company and to interact with team to reach team goals and business objectives