Business Improvement Consultant

Hays; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is looking for a Business Improvement Consultant in Woking. You will drive productivity improvements, implement projects, and support continuous improvement initiatives. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this role offers significant career progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Fast-paced work environment

Open and supportive people culture

Strong career progression opportunities

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in building business and investment cases.
• Track record managing change with stakeholders.
• Ability to operate with uncertainty in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement productivity enhancements.
• Coach project managers on high-impact project execution.
• Support the development of a Continuous Improvement culture.

Skills

Strong financial and analytical skills

Experience in Six Sigma and/or LEAN methodologies

Excellent project management skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication and influencing skills

Passion for working with and influencing others

Comfort with agile working

Integrity and role modeling

Education

Green Belt Certification

Black Belt Certification

Six Sigma certification

Scrum Master certification

Job description

Your new company

One of the UK's leading global manufacturers is seeking a Business Improvement Consultant. Our client boasts an extensive network of production facilities, distribution centers, and retail stores, ensuring the dependable delivery of equipment worldwide. Joining this company means becoming part of an organization that prioritizes innovation, safety, and sustainability. Employees are supported in their professional growth and skill development within a collaborative environment that promotes continuous improvement. Their dedication to excellence and significant impact on essential industries make it an exciting and fulfilling place to advance your career.

Your new role

Join a thriving business and play a key role in driving productivity improvements within your function or business unit. You'll identify, develop, and deliver a continuous stream of productivity enhancements to meet ambitious targets and strategic goals.
Partnering with your function or business units, you'll support strategic activities shaping the future of the business. You'll implement projects to achieve productivity targets and broader company objectives, conducting thorough investigations to identify opportunities and address inefficiencies.Facilitate idea and innovation events to drive organizational change and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Regularly review project portfolios to measure progress, align priorities, and ensure effective results.

As a project consultant and sponsor, you'll identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring high-quality execution. Coach project managers and leads in planning and presenting high-impact projects to senior management.

Own high-impact projects and programs, especially cross-functional or strategic initiatives, working closely with the productivity development manager to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Support the development of a Continuous Improvement culture in the UK and Ireland by teaching, writing articles, presenting webinars, and interacting with global groups.This is a unique opportunity to significantly impact the business's productivity and strategic goals. Join us and be part of our journey towards excellence.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong financial and analytical skills: Ability to interpret data to make informed conclusions and experience in building business and investment cases.
• Experience in Six Sigma and/or LEAN methodologies: A Green Belt Certification is required, and a Black Belt Certification is preferred, demonstrating your expertise in these areas.
• Excellent project management skills: Ideally, you will have certifications such as Six Sigma or Scrum Master, which will support your ability to manage projects effectively.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to identify opportunities for productivity enhancements and develop effective action plans to address them.
• Strong communication and influencing skills: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Passion for working with and influencing others: Proven track record in managing change.
• Comfort with agile working: Ability to operate with a level of uncertainty and adapt to changing circumstances to drive continuous improvement.
• Integrity and role modeling: Behaviors that align with creating an inclusive workplace to foster a positive and productive work environment.

What you'll get in returnFast-paced work environment, open and supportive people cultureHybrid work system, only 2-3 days onsiteStrong career progression opportunities and succession planningSalary c. £55,000-£70,000, Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

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