Continuous Improvement Manager

Deep Sea Electronics Ltd; Hunmanby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deep Sea Electronics Ltd is a leading manufacturer of generator controllers, auto transfer switch controllers, battery chargers and vehicle/off-highway controllers. With 200+ employees globally, the company serves 150 countries via direct sales and a distributor network.

The Continuous Improvement Manager will drive process optimisation and efficiency using Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen and related methods across operations and site-wide projects.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years in electronics manufacturing
• Production environment background
• Mechanical engineering background with Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• IOSH / NEBOSH training in engineering or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives to optimise organizational performance.
• Drive process improvements using Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen and related techniques.
• Develop and implement SOPs and work instructions with Production and Design Engineers.
• Collaborate with IT, Quality, supply chain and Engineering teams to align improvements.
• Mentor staff and run CI workshops or kaizen events to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Track KPIs, conduct audits and report progress to Senior Management.
• Maintain records of CI initiatives and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Change management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Engineering, Industrial or related field

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

IOSH / NEBOSH training

Tools

SAP

Epicor

MRP/ERP

VSM

Excel Advanced

Job description

• Process analysis and improvement, evaluate business processes, identify efficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste
• Analyse and document existing production workflows, collect data and measure effectiveness of improvements
• Develop and execute operational efficiency strategies including workflow redesign and process standardisation
• Work closely with cross functional teams including IT, Quality, supply chain and Engineering teams to ensure alignment and support for process enhancements
• Lead cross functional teams, mentor staff and facilitate CI workshops or kaizen events to foster a culture of Continuous Improvement
• Track key performance indicators, conduct audits and report on progress to Senior Management
• Maintain records of CI initiatives, ensure adherence to quality and regulatory standards and inspections
• Maintain detailed process maps and documentation to ensure clarity in process steps and compliance with best practices
• Update and maintain process instructions (SOP's) / work instructions as newer procedures / processes are adapted, in conjunction with Production Engineers and Design Engineers, 3.0 Internal & External Relationships
• Internal: Production, Health and Safety responsible (Birds Triangle, Green Cross, Near Misses, COSHH Register, RAMS), Quality (PPAP, ICAR, Scrap Reports, Rework Report), R&D (NPI, Controlled Batches), & Maintenance (MTBF, MTTR, TPM)
• External: Contractors (RAMS, Management), Subcontractors (Audits), Suppliers (Audits, SRM), Customers (VoC)
• Lean 6 sigma techniques and SAP/Epicor methodologies
• Financial management
• Excel - advanced
• MRP /ERP
• VSM

Skills & Attributes Essential: Desirable:

• Excellent analytical skills Works well in a pressured
• Communication environment
• Strong interpersonal skills Able to take on board a wide variety
• Adaptability of views for analysis
• Project Management A good listener but confident
• Change management decision maker

Experience Essential: Desirable:

• Over 5 years working withing a Electronics manufacturing
• production environment background
• Over 5 years Project management Mechanical Engineering background, Black belt in lean 6 sigma Bachelor's degree in Business ,
• IOSH / NEBOSH training Engineering, Industrial or a related
• field

Deep Sea Electronics is one of the world's top manufacturers of generator controllers, auto transfer switch controllers, battery chargers and vehicle & off-highway controllers. We employ over 200 people across four continents and sell our products to 150 countries direct from our UK head office and through our comprehensive distributor network. As part of the Operations team the Continuous Improvement Manager will lead initiatives to optimize organizational performance, implement process improvements and drive efficiency using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen and related techniques. The position will support mainly Operations but including site wide projects and initiatives