CI Manager

Premier Foods; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Contributory Company pension with Life

Five weeks holiday + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Employee discount scheme

Staff shop

Onsite subsidised canteen

Cycle to Work Scheme

ShareSave scheme

Job summary

Premier Foods in Lifton, Devon seeks a Continuous Improvement leader to develop and implement a road map aligned with site plans. You will drive lean transformations, lead cross-functional workshops and deliver CI cost savings across the site.

The role requires Six Sigma qualification, strong analytical skills and experience in training lean methods. A strong understanding of manufacturing processes and OEE improvements is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Sigma Six qualification required.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvements.
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem solving skills.
• Ability to train others in lean methods.
• Able to link CI activities to business performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Continuous Improvement Road Map in line with site plans.
• Improve processes and workflows to ensure reliable performance and outputs meeting demand.
• Lead LEAN/process-improvement workshops to drive ideas for executable plans.
• Build relationships with site teams to deliver CI initiatives.
• Own change initiatives from identification through project delivery and cost savings targets.
• Set the agenda for and manage Continuous Improvement across the site.

Skills

Lean & Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Training others

Data analysis

OEE improvements

Pareto analysis

Education

Six Sigma qualification

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

Based in Lifton, Devon, PL16 0BB
Salary circa £70,000 per annum + car allowance, bonus and private medical insurance
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

What you will be doing:

• Develop and implement a Continuous Improvement Road Map in line with the site operational plans.
• Develop process improvements as well as implement changes in workflows to ensure continuous and reliable performance and outputs ensuring customer demand can be met.
• Lead and facilitate LEAN/process improvement-based workshops to drive ideas and solutions to inform executable plans.
• Build relationships and influence site operational teams to deliver on site CI initiatives.
• Take ownership of change initiatives from evolution/efficiency identification through to project delivery via internal governance and controls and delivering site CI Cost saving targets.
• Setting the agenda for and manage Continuous Improvement across the site.

What we can offer you:

• Salary circa £70,000 per annum
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Contributory Company pension scheme with Life Assurance
• Five weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• A range of staff benefits including an employee discount scheme, staff shop and onsite subsidised canteen
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Continual Professional Development alongside in-house training and access to corporate training as part of the Premier Foods Group
• ShareSave scheme

What we are looking for:

• Sigma six qualification and experience of Lean tools and systems.
• Ability to lead and coordinate successful cross-functional improvements as necessary.
• Demonstrable analytical skills, including the use of root cause problem-solving tools.
• Able to train others in lean methods.
• Able to link the lean activities to the wider business performance and benefits, well versed in financial management and analysis.
• A sound understanding of the manufacturing process and its variables.
• A sound understanding of core business processes and drivers.
• Proven experience in delivering OEE improvements.
• Ability to stratify data and complete pareto analysis to identify CI projects.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.

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