Stop the Press if you are a Continuous Improvement Process Operational Lead I would love to hear from you as I have an excellent opportunity to discuss with you, which is to join a well-respected Global Leader in Medical Device Manufacturing based in Oxford.
As the Continuous Improvement Process Operational Lead you will partner with the site, utilising the appropriate Lean, Six Sigma and change management methodologies, to define and implement process improvements; Ensuring integration and alignment vertically and horizontally across organisation.
This role will also facilitate improvement teams and provide support for program governance, project reviews, communications and training.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and lead the Process Excellence program through delivery of own project work, and other Lean initiatives such as facilitation of Kaizen Events,
• Identify and define improvement projects aligned with business strategies and Operational priorities
• Support the engagement strategy, infrastructure and training program to engage employees in Lean initiatives
• Work with the existing Six-Sigma qualified associates and functional leads to support project identification, prioritisation and selection process
• Work independently to complete own projects, as assigned, and by leading teams in the application of Lean and Six Sigma tools to solve business problems demonstrating expertise of the Lean Six Sigma toolkit
• Support the rollout of Lean Six Sigma projects across functions
• Facilitate meetings with management to review and examine project progress
• Identify business opportunities through cross-functional partnerships
• Provides expert coaching, training and mentoring in Lean Six Sigma tool and techniques to Green Belts
• Establish and maintain performance metrics to measure program success
To be successful in this role, you will need:
• Degree level qualification in Engineering subject
• Formal Lean/Six Sigma qualifications
• Working experience within the Medical Industry
• Lean Six Sigma/Manufacturing and Project Management experience
• To be commercially aware
• Excellent report writing skills
• An enthusiastic, positive and influential approach
• To be an effective leader and team worker, equally able to work on their own
• To be highly self-motivated, a self-starter and resilient
What you will receive in return?
You will be joining a successful, privately owned industry leader who are constantly innovating and looking to improve lives, empower patients and relieve the pressure on healthcare professionals. We invest heavily in our staff and offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to develop within the business. Additional benefits include:
• Remote working – up to 2 days per week
• Flexi time – covering 37.5 hours per week with core working hours of 9:30am-12 Noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm (3:30pm on Fridays)
• 25 days annual leave (with the opportunity to earn loyalty days with length of service)
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days purchased per holiday year)
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• Group Life Insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives and support
• Annual company bonus
• Free parking, free tea & coffee and free fruit