Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager

Description

My Oldham based FMCG client are looking for a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to join them on a permanent full-time basis reporting into the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Setting Lean Conversion Strategy for the Site
Designing & Aligning on Divisional Framework & Processes for Lean Conversion Program in Liquids.
Design & Standardisation of Site Strategy Review Process, Project Management Process, Focused Improvement and Daily Performance Management Process (Daily Kaizen)
Ensuring the key elements of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People are embedded in our Lean processes and tools.
Training - educating and coaching lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, 5S, TPM, SMED etc… to relevant colleagues across all levels.
Value Stream Analysis - facilitating effective cross functional teams to create 'Current State Maps' and develop 'Future State Maps' to minimise 'Waste' across the whole site.
Problem Solving - supporting colleagues at all levels to ensure that they are competent in appropriate problem-solving tools to ensure that we solve the problem to root cause to avoid repetition.
Key Driver of Standardisation of Improvements & Process Confirmation Standards.
Sharing Best Practice - sharing best practice initiatives across the site/division.
Standardisation - ensure that all lean tools deployed are standardised across the site and where applicable are in line with divisional standards.
Continuous Improvement - supporting functional heads in 'daily kaizen' continuous improvement activity.Key Areas of Focus

QHSE - Safety & Quality Standards (eg - improving Housekeeping Levels / Audit Ready Standards / Eliminating Persistent Quality Issues).
Cost - OEE, Labour Variances, Waste Variances & Overhead Control.
Delivery - Effective Execution of Lean Programme (Timely, On Budget).
People - Lean Competence, Development of SME's, Colleague Engagement in Lean Activities.Key Skills/Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Continuous Improvement role in a FMCG, multi shift production environment.
Excellent understanding of Continuous Improvement Lean Concepts Problem Solving, 5S, SMED, TPM.
Proven Track Record of Lean application and deployment.Salary & Benefits

Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance
Private Health Care
30 Days Holiday (ability to earn extra)