Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working on behalf of a long established engineering company in Teesside to recruit a Continuous Improvement Coordinator on a Permanent basis.
Location: ���Teesside

Basis:� ����� �Permanent

Salary:��� � � Competitive
Overview
To be a key member of the Project Management Office (PMO) team, reporting directly to the Head of PMO.

Lead and co-ordinate the deployment of 5S, Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma initiatives across site. To drive towards a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) to raise performance levels and capability.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive a standardized common approach site culture to Continuous Improvement using 5S and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.


• Lead 5S, Kaizen and Continuous Improvement initiatives across site


• Function as guardian for the site OEE system


• Implement Lean Manufacturing strategies for workplace organization, standardized work, process flow and waste reduction.


• Create performance management reporting through visual management methods to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.


• Lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to find opportunities for process improvements.


• Development of performance Key Performance Indicators


• Deliver site training in 5S, Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma


• Deliver site training in the use of the OEE system.


• Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements including (but not limited to) workplace organisation, work instructions, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and housekeeping standards are maintained.


• Proactively driving a culture of safety performance (BBS, Near Miss reporting, Chemical Awareness, Process Safety Management)


• Use of 5S, Kaizen methodologies to improve the safety culture on site


• Lead CI teams within a matrix management system


• Provide reports and updates on CI Projects to the Head of PMO, SLT and stakeholders


• �Effective communication to CI teams required

�Qualifications

• Recognised qualification or training in Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen or 5S methodologies

Key Skills
Essential

• Ability to drive projects to completion.


• Strong organizational skills


• Effective communication skills across all levels of the business


• Collaborative with the ability to develop strong working relationships.


• Significant experience in a Production or Technical based role

Desirable

• Previous experience either leading or being part of a team working on 5S, Kaizen or Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) projects or initiatives.


• Good knowledge of site systems, production operations and equipment


• Significant experience in a Production or Technical based role

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For more information on this opportunity or for a confidential conversation please contact Yaw Ankomah at Imperial Recruitment Group.