Continuous Improvement Specialist

**An Exciting opportunity has arisen in the Continuous Improvement (CI) team for a CI Specialist, if you enjoy challenges and have a drive to make improvements in processes, quality, waste, and productivity at the Ledbury site this would be a great opportunity for you.**

JOB DETAILS

Position Job Title: Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist   

BG and BU: Snacks & Confectionary

Function: Operations

Sub-Function: Production

Location: Ledbury

Line Manager’s JobTitle: CI Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

JOB PURPOSE 

• Lead CI projects across all areas of the site
• Identify and drive the implementation of best practice across site
• Coach CI project owners to deliver projects on time and in full
• Ensure project sustainability

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Identify and define projects which are aligned to the main priorities of the site and BU
• provide support and facilitate the selection of projects
• Drive progress of improvement activities across the site
• Challenge the team to identify new opportunities
• Coach CI project owners and sponsors
• Facilitate CI events and Kaizen workshops
• Complete project reviews with owners and sponsors
• Use appropriate CI methodology

• Create and support cross-functional teams to drive sustainable improvements   

Working in a fast-paced and changing environment, to deliver tangible savings and benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive nature -Required

• Degree / HND level qualification in Engineering or Business preferred
• Manufacturing background essential
• Lean or Six Sigma certification highly desirable
• Leadership skills highly desirable

Specific Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to facilitate workshops and lead CI training activities
• Ability to investigate and identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Excellent data analysis skills
• Proficient in project management
• Ability to work well in team and independently within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills

 Hours

• Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm full time
• 25 days Holiday + bank holidays

Pay/Benefits

• Competitive pay with company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.

This role would involve travel to the Evesham site, as and when the business requires.