Continuous Improvement Officer

Urgo Medical UK & Ireland; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Shepshed is seeking a Continuous Improvement Officer. This role involves analysing processes, leading improvement projects, and collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should have a graduate-level education and at least 3 years of production support experience. The position aims to foster a culture of continuous improvement and achieve carbon net zero status by 2045.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years production or production support experience.
• Experience in continuous improvement projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyse current production processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Lead and manage improvement projects from start to completion.
• Improve and monitor performance indicators to track progress.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective implementation.
• Facilitate change management activities to ensure adoption of new processes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
• Utilise data analysis tools to inform decision-making.
• Prepare reports for senior management on findings and progress.
• Drive the agenda for carbon net zero status by 2045.

Skills

Process Analysis

Project Management

Performance Measurement

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Graduate level

Job description

Urgo Medical specialises in the healthcare industry, with the mission of healing people. We develop innovative, evidence-based products that make a difference to the lives of people with wounds: because we care. We are proud of what we do because we see the positive effect our solutions have on people every day.

Job Summary

Do have experience in a manufacturing or manufacturing support environment, a passion for Continuous Improvement and are ready for that next step?

Perhaps you have been involved in continuous improvement project and are now ready to move into a full-time continuous improvement role.

This role is responsible for driving operational efficiency and enhancing processes within the organisation. By analysing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing data-driven improvement initiatives, the officer aims to optimise resource utilisation and reduce waste. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with industry standards whilst supporting key infrastructure projects.

Duties

• Process Analysis and Optimisation: Analyse current production and business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Develop and implement optimised processes to enhance productivity and reduce costs
• Project Management: Lead and manage improvement projects from start to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives
• Performance Measurement: Improve, refine and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives
• Stakeholder Engagement: As part of the Industrial Operations Team, Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, IT, and HR, to ensure comprehensive and effective implementation of improvement strategies.
• Change Management: Facilitate change management activities to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes and systems across the industry organisation
• Continuous Improvement Culture: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by supporting ‘on the project’ training opportunities, identifying resources, and supporting employees at all levels.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise data analysis tools and techniques to inform decision-making and track the impact of improvement initiatives
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, outlining findings, recommendations, and progress updates
• Caring Company: Drive our caring company agenda to achieve carbon net zero status by 2045 as per our customer’s requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate level candidate preferred
• A minimum of 3 years production or production support experience is essential