Continuous Improvement Specialist

Averydennison; Cramlington; Presencial; GBP 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension

Bonus

Flexible working

25 days vacation

Employee assistance program

Resumo da oferta

Avery Dennison is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive lean performance at our Cramlington site. You will lead DMAIC projects, coach teams on waste reduction, and build intuitive dashboards using BI tools while integrating Gemini AI to streamline Lean workflows.

You’ll educate teams from White Belt to A3 practice and champion the Manufacturing Daily Improvement process to sustain autonomy and accountability across shifts.

Qualificações

• Lean Six Sigma experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Degree-qualified or equivalent with Six Sigma foundations.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Actively map processes on the shop floor to reduce waste and variation.
• Lead DMAIC projects and facilitate root-cause analysis sessions.
• Support Manufacturing Daily Improvement (MDI) and ELS skillsets site-wide.
• Deliver White Belt training to embed lean capabilities.
• Develop dashboards and explore AI tools to streamline Lean workflows.

Conhecimentos

Practical problem-solving

Data analytics

Digital leadership

Formação académica

Degree qualified or equivalent

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Ferramentas

Oracle Analytics

IBM Cognos

Power BI

Tableau

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the role

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will be a hands-on change agent focused on driving operational performance across our manufacturing site. Grounded in Lean Six Sigma foundations (5S, TPM, Visual Management, DMAIC), you will spend time on the shop floor identifying waste, eliminating process variation, and directly impacting key performance metrics (safety, quality, productivity, delivery, cost). You will leverage data, analytical tools, AI and emerging digital solutions to diagnose root causes and coach site teams to build sustainable, self-service problem-solving habits. You will combine analytical experience with practical problem-solving to build intuitive dashboards, facilitate Kaizen events, and champion the Manufacturing Daily Improvement (MDI) process. You will serve as an educator-teaching teams from White Belt fundamentals to A3 execution— to embed a lasting culture of site-wide autonomy and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Work Location/Status: On-site role based at our Cramlington facility.
• Hands-On Waste & Variation Reduction: Actively engage on the shop floor to map processes, uncover bottlenecks, and eliminate non-value-added activities using Lean / Six Sigma tools to directly improve key operational metrics.
• DMAIC Project Execution & Facilitation: Independently lead and execute productivity improvement projects utilizing the DMAIC framework, and facilitate root-cause problem-solving sessions, A3s, and Kaizen events to drive plant KPIs.
• MDI & ELS Deployment: Support facilitation of the Manufacturing Daily Improvement (MDI) process across the site, supporting cross-functional teams with Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) skillsets and disciplines to drive accountability and prioritization.
• Education & White Belt Training: Serve as a site educator by facilitating Lean Six Sigma White Belt training sessions, building foundational capabilities, and embedding a self-service mindset across all shifts and functions.
• Data Visualisation, Analytics & AI Integration: Analyze performance data using BI tools to build/maintain intuitive dashboards, and explore and adopt Gemini AI and digital tools to streamline Lean workflows and reduce administrative waste.

Required

• Professional Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Education & Certifications: Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) with a solid foundation in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt certification is highly desirable.

Skills you need to succeed

• Practical Problem-Solving: Excellent root-cause analysis skills with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to identifying waste, eliminating variation, and solving operational challenges alongside shop-floor teams.
• Data & Analytics Capability: Experience in data analytics with modern BI tools (e.g., Oracle Analytics, IBM Cognos, Power BI, Tableau) and the ability to build and maintain intuitive dashboards.
• Digital Mindset & Leadership: Curiosity and enthusiasm for using Gemini AI (or similar Generative AI platforms) to streamline problem-solving, alongside strong coaching and communication skills to mentor teams and foster cultural accountability.

What we offer

Here’s a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Security: Enjoy Health and Life Insurance, a Cash Health Plan, Pension, and a Bonus. Benefits include a subsidized canteen, access to a discount site, free parking, free electric charging points, and free annual flu vaccinations and visual eye test vouchers.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Benefit from 25 vacation days, plus statutory bank holidays, Parental leave and family-friendly policies, and flexible working arrangements.
• Well-being & Continuous Development: Access an Employee Assistance Program, our comprehensive Wellbeing Policy, and Development Discussions for career growth. Join our Active Sports & Social Club and enjoy annual summer and Christmas events.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteer activities to support Non-Profit Organizations.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it’s like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more