Continuous Improvement Specialist

Clariant; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join their dynamic Operations team in Aberdeen. In this role, you will drive sustainability initiatives, manage product costing, and oversee continuous improvement projects. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with various departments to ensure operational excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance efficiency and sustainability within the oil industry. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a challenging environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Yearly bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working hours

Option to buy additional holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Car parking for employees

Life insurance

Volunteering leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Administration required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage site services and process indirect purchases.
• Create and maintain costing modules for products.

Skills

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job ID: 39845 | Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, UK

A vacancy has arisen at the Aberdeen site for a Continuous Improvement Specialist within the busy operational facility serving the oil industry. Working as part of the Operations team and reporting to the Aberdeen Site Manager, the job involves maintaining and reviewing site KPI's, driving sustainability initiatives, product costing and managing continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

1. Manage site services.
2. Process indirect purchases for Aberdeen and Africa sites.
3. Create costing modules for existing and new products.
4. Keep costing sheet up to date.
5. Assist in costing modules for tenders.
6. Make sure deadlines for price requests are met from all departments.
7. Process and approve invoices.
8. Set up new vendor in SAP.
9. Record and report sustainability KPI’s.
10. Assist in improvement projects.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Administration.
2. Ability to work in a demanding and varied environment.
3. Good organization of working time and independence in action.
4. Ability to analyse complex data, carry out root cause analysis and present in a legible manner.
5. Ability to cope with challenges and prioritize tasks.
6. Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel.
7. Experience in using Microsoft Project would be an advantage.
8. Ability to communicate and liaise with numerous departments.

Our Offer

1. Yearly bonus.
2. Private Medical Insurance.
3. Flexible working hours.
4. Option to buy additional holidays.
5. Defined Contribution pension scheme with various contribution levels.
6. Car parking for employees.
7. Life insurance.
8. Volunteering leave.
9. Employee Assistance Program.

Your Contact
Anna Tosik Talent Acquisition Partner EMEA Telephone: [phone] | mobile: [phone] | E-mail: [e-mail]

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.