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Our client are seeking a Continuous Improvement to 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.

Work Schedual : DAY SHIFT
Mon - Thur - 7.45AM - 16.45PM
Fri - 7.45AM - 12.45PM

PAY RELATED TO THE EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* 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 AND QUALIFICATIONS
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

QUALIFICATION
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)

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
* Ability to empower others to achieve results through motivation,
* Ability to cooperate with people of different levels inside/ outside the company and to interact with team to reach team goals and business objectives

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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