Continuous Improvement Manager

TE Connectivity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join TE Connectivity as a TEOA/LEAN leader in Swindon where you'll leverage your expertise to drive transformational strategies within our manufacturing facility. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration across teams to cultivate a sustainable Lean culture while setting standards for operational excellence. Candidates should possess solid experience in Lean methodologies, leadership, and a commitment to fostering continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Operations, Manufacturing or Engineering.
• Experience in implementing Lean practices and facilitating Kaizen events.
• Qualifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and plan for the full TEOA transformational program.
• Lead cross-functional teams to foster a Lean culture.
• Facilitate training to accelerate Lean knowledge across functions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Lean

Teamwork

Coaching Skills

Communication

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade 7

Tools

SAP

PowerBi

Microsoft 365

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Job Overview

The leader for the TE Operation’s Advantage (TEOA) program is an exciting full-time role that offers the ideal candidate a fantastic opportunity to create positive change within TE’s established manufacturing facility in Swindon, producing a range of products. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager and dotted line to the TEOA EMEA Regional Manager, this is a 100% office-based role with a significant portion spent in the Gemba.

Responsibilities

The TEOA/LEAN leader will collaborate and coach cross-functional teams to lead the execution of the TEOA strategy transformational program (TEOA Star Level progression). The ideal candidate will be a Lean expert skilled in Problem Solving, VSM, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Kanban, SMED, 3P, SPS, Standard work, Visual management, Quality foundations, Hoshin Kanri, etc., and will model desired behaviors to develop talent and foster a continuous improvement culture.

• The TEOA/LEAN leader will set the strategy and plan for the full transformational program, ensuring follow-up actions and sustainable execution.
• Collaborate with and drive behaviors and values across the plant to deliver the overall strategy, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Foster the adoption of continuous improvement as a way of life, developing and coaching talent to establish a Lean culture across all levels, areas, and departments.
• Lead, guide, and support transformation activities through Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Act as a coach and mentor for employees, facilitating training to accelerate Lean knowledge across functions and levels.
• Demonstrate operational benefits through facilitation of Kaizen events and process/product/behavior improvements, ensuring sustainability of changes.
• Regularly report progress and ensure alignment with ADM BU region practices and corporate initiatives.
• Monitor and report TEOA metrics monthly using the Centre of Excellence (CoE) tool.
• Identify and organize resources to achieve consistency and standardization across the plant.

What your background should look like:

• Ability to transform good into excellence and embed Lean in daily work.
• Strong leadership skills to connect, influence, and motivate teams to achieve goals.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills across all organizational levels.
• Integrity, accountability, and leading by example.
• Boldness to speak your mind and challenge others constructively.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to build consensus and make decisive decisions.
• A practical, hands-on approach when needed.
• Ability to translate high-level concepts into detailed development roadmaps.
• Motivated, results-oriented, and passionate about making a positive impact.
• Living TE Values: integrity, accountability, teamwork, inclusion, and innovation.
• Solid experience in Operations, Manufacturing, or Engineering, with project management skills being advantageous.
• Proven experience in implementing Lean practices and facilitating Kaizen events, preferably in high-mix-low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Qualifications in Lean, Six Sigma, Shaining/Red X, or similar.
• Data-driven problem-solving mindset with the ability to interpret statistical and graphical data.
• Proficiency in SAP, PowerBi, Microsoft 365.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade 7 or equivalent experience.

Competencies

• Building Effective Teams
• Motivating Others
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
• SET: Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)