Job Overview
Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader at the Ashby site. Key member of the site leadership team focused on executing continuous improvement principles to build core capabilities and improve supply‑chain performance. Responsible for establishing and effectively utilizing a Management Operating System (MOS) to deliver improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and inventory.
Responsibilities
- Assess manufacturing and business process efficiency and performance and find opportunities for improvement;
- Develop business cases, methods and processes to establish financial and non‑financial project goals;
- Create Value Stream Mapping for current and future state development, and strategy‑driven plans to move the site forward;
- Support the strategic vision and implementation of the MOS by developing tools and trainings that address continuous‑improvement principles, RCCA problem‑solving, and mindsets needed to excel in the culture;
- Use influence to cultivate an action‑based continuous‑improvement culture and drive engagement and improvement across the site;
- Act as a change leader and drive large change management with the appropriate level of engagement, empowerment, and participation;
- Prioritise implementation and results, and regularly update the Business Unit on MOS progress;
- Provide high‑level technical and operational recommendations to meet material control, product quality and customer service goals;
- Empower every employee through positive reinforcement of Continuous Improvement and the MOS;
- Promote a continuous learning environment.
Technologies and Methodologies
Lean Management, Visual Controls, Leader Standard Work, RCCA, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban Pull Systems, Quick Changeover, Design for Lean, Flow, Inventory Reduction, Site Tracking Centres, etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical, STEM, or operations area;
- 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment comparable to MAES processes;
- Preferred experience in a larger, corporate supply‑chain/operations role;
- Proven success leading change and implementing improvement programmes;
- Deep understanding of end‑to‑end processes and continuous‑improvement methodologies, including core elements of lean such as:
- Lean Leadership (Daily Management, Leader Standard Work, Gemba Walks);
- Expertise in problem‑solving using formal processes such as RCCA, 8D, A3.
Competencies
- Excellent communication skills that inspire, support and empower team members in a collaborative environment;
- Strong presentation skills to effectively share business ideas and successes;
- Ability to articulate the desired state, purpose and value of continuous improvement and move others to action;
- Data‑savvy with strong analytical skills and understanding of financial measurements and goals, converting insights into action;
- Hands‑on leadership and willingness to work alongside teams on the shop floor, leading by example, influencing decisions with or without authority, facilitating diverse perspectives and guiding teams to alignment in complex situations;
- Collaborative team player who works effectively with others to achieve shared objectives.
Benefits
Competitive base salary, performance‑related bonus scheme, company pension, life assurance, health cash plan, training and development, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free on‑site parking, and opportunities for career growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.
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