Head of Continuous Improvement

Siemens; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation and machinery manufacturing is seeking a head of Continuous Improvement to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The role involves leading a team, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of excellence. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering or Business, significant experience in continuous improvement, and expertise in lean methodologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Holiday allowance

Pension

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in continuous improvement within manufacturing or engineering.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Champion operational excellence by implementing best practices.
• Drive and own transformative continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design and deliver forward-thinking training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Business

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

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We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly evolving world! We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We’re searching for a top-tier professional to join our team as the head of Continuous Improvement who will play a pivotal role in designing and implement strategic initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the Rolling Stock Customer Service business. This role focuses on identifying, developing, and executing strategies to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction

You'll make an impact by;

• Champion operational excellence by implementing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance equipment reliability and performance
• Pioneer and implement a cutting-edge continuous improvement strategy aligned with Rolling Stock Customer Service goals.
• Lead and grow a team of continuous improvement professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and breakthrough innovation.
• Drive and own transformative continuous improvement initiatives to successful completion.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
• Harness lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to revolutionise processes.
• Collaborate creatively with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Monitor and communicate progress to senior management with insightful, impactful updates.
• Design and deliver forward-thinking training programs to elevate continuous improvement skills.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Nurture a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the organization.
  
  

You'll win us over by

• Degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in continuous improvement within manufacturing or engineering.
• Proven success in leading change within a complex matrix organisation.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels and work cross-functionally.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Certification in Six Sigma (Black Belt or Master Black Belt) is highly desirable.
• Experience in a Rolling Stock Environment is advantageous
  
  

You'll benefit from

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance and pension.

We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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