Continuous Improvement Manager (Navy)

Wrtsil Guidance Marine Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Continuous Improvement Manager, where your expertise in Lean and Six Sigma will drive transformative change in the Navy Value Stream. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction while working in a collaborative environment focused on sustainable solutions. You will lead initiatives, coach teams, and play a pivotal role in shaping strategies that align with the company's vision for a decarbonized future. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact in the marine industry, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with CI frameworks like Lean or Six Sigma is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing sites and global functions.
• Lead CI initiatives and facilitate training within the organization.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean

Six Sigma

Stakeholder Management

Change Communication

Analytical Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Awareness

Education

Experience in Continuous Improvement Frameworks

Understanding of Navy Market

Job description

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Location(s):

Havant, GB
Function: General Management & Administration
Job Category: Engineering

Continuous Improvement Manager (Navy)

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world's widest portfolio and service network, we - Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world's most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

Wärtsilä Defence Solutions Ltd, WDSL, is part of the wider Wärtsilä Marine Business, which focuses on enhancing the business of its marine and oil & gas industry customers by providing innovation products and integrated solutions that are safe, environmentally sustainable, efficient, flexible and economically sound.

At WDSL we provide integrated shaftline systems, packages and products that offer lifecycle efficiency, decreased costs and reduced risks through the provision of reliable and environmentally sustainable products.

We are now seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager for our Navy Value Stream to provide efficient end to end flow that serves our customers needs. You will be one of the corner stones of CI, setting up CI practices, being a training facilitator and CI coach.

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• Drive continuous improvement of the value stream
• Lead the CI work within the new build value stream, using our Wärtsilä CI framework
• Perform detailed value stream mapping and analysis
• Launch initiatives within and across manufacturing sites and global functions to eliminate waste, increase customer satisfaction, or optimize operations
• Identify and prioritize process or related tool and application development needs and translating these to action plans
• Execute changes and maintain new processes
• Manage the value stream together with our MT members through KPI's and regular dialogues with key stakeholders
• Lead initiatives, both within WDSL and with other business units
• Play a vital role in strategy execution activities
• Be part of the core CI team of WDSL
• Co-own the CI framework and way-of-working in WDSL
• Act as a facilitator in events and trainings
• Coach the organisation on CI

What do we expect from you?

• Experience of the Wärtsilä continuous improvement framework, or other frameworks such as lean, six sigma etc.
• Understanding of WDSL operating model and/or the navy market is seen as an advantage
• High level of cultural awareness and experience in leading initiatives in a multinational environment
• Knowledge within the area of stakeholder management, change communication and risk mitigation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional conceptual, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communicator with strong analytical problem-solving skills
• A strong team player with the ability and willingness to also work independently in a systematic and structured way
• Ability to take responsibility for your work and take the initiative to secure the completion of your tasks
• Displays logical sound judgement and maintains the highest ethical standards
• Motivated and positive attitude to identify practical solutions
• Willing to travel on occasion
• Diplomatic in approach to persuade and energise compliance efforts across varied functions
• The job is offered subject to successfully obtaining security clearance. Any applicants must hold a British Passport or be eligible to hold one and have resided in the UK continuously for the last 5 years

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Jess Baxter, Talent Acquisition Partner, through email with any questions related to this position (NO AGENCIES - Only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 11/02/2025

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

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