Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager
A leading carton board and folding carton manufacturer seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to oversee the implementation of its operating system and CI programme.
Responsibilities:
* Oversight and development of site CI programme, ensuring consistency in CI approach and the capture and sharing of best practice.
* Development of strategies and initiatives related to CI and Lean Manufacturing to drive improved operational performance.
* Functional leadership of CI activity and resources on-site basis, working with Operations Team to ensure consistent roll out of CI activity.
Key Skills & Experience:
Essential:
* Substantial experience of continuous improvement approaches (e.g. six sigma, lean six sigma, lean manufacturing).
* Demonstrable track record of leading successful delivery of specific continuous improvement projects.
* Demonstrable track record of leading large-scale CI programmes, including influencing organisations.
* Computer literacy, Excel, Word and PowerPoint to at least intermediate level.
Desirable:
* University degree (Bachelor's level).
* Significant experience of CI in a global business.
* Experience/training in CI approaches obtained in organisations with strong CI culture (e.g. Japanese auto company, Japan generally).
* Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
* Evidence of ability to deliver successful & impactful training.
* Teaching, Training or Adult learning qualification.