Handley James
Continuous Improvement Manager
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About the Role
We have been retained by a specialist manufacturer based in the Greater Manchester area to source a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive operational excellence across the business. A fantastic opportunity to develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy across a growing SME manufacturer that is now part of a larger group.
Responsibilities
As the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will establish and deliver a structured continuous improvement programme across all areas of the business:
- Deliver a continuous improvement programme focused on enhancing performance across all manufacturing operations.
- Work closely with operations to embed Lean manufacturing principles, standardised working practices and a culture of operational excellence.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, quality, OTIF, efficiency and cost through process optimisation, waste elimination and improved production flow.
- Lead, identify and remove bottlenecks, driving improvements in capacity, throughput, downtime and overall performance.
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and problem solving, coaching production teams to identify opportunities and implement sustainable change.
- Working cross functionally to support the delivery of business objectives by improving manufacturing performance, optimising value streams and facilitating the continued growth of the business.
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Requirements
An experienced Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence professional, you will have experience in developing and implementing Lean strategies within a manufacturing environment. You will be proactive, engaging and credible in your field, with proven ability in leading or playing an integral part in delivering business wide continuous improvement programmes. You will have the ability to inspire and motivate those around you whilst influencing stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrable achievements in Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, process optimisation, standardisation, waste reduction and embedding a culture of continuous improvement would be highly advantageous.
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Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established, secure and growing manufacturer in order to progress their career. This role offers immediate challenge as well as the opportunity to be involved in, and lead, business-wide continuous improvement projects.
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