Lean Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to support its transformative efforts in operational excellence. This role focuses on implementing lean methodologies to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency across various processes. You will collaborate with diverse teams, lead improvement projects, and utilize your analytical skills to drive continuous enhancement. If you are passionate about fostering change and have a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 months manufacturing process experience required.
• Certified lean belt or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support EOS goals by executing long and short-term objectives.
• Lead shopfloor improvement projects and Gemba walks.

Skills

Lean Tools Deployment

Problem Solving

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Manufacturing Process Experience

Certified Lean Belt

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

This position reports directly to the APU and the EOS Manager and is responsible for supporting the EnerSys Operating System (EOS) transformation efforts. The role involves implementing and supporting actions to improve operations and processes, including safety, quality, delivery, growth, margin expansion, and inventory levels. Projects will align with the region/plants' lean deployment efforts and meet established business guidelines, criteria, and metrics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support EOS goals by executing against long and short-term objectives.
2. Collaborate with other departments in the APU to identify and eliminate process obstacles.
3. Assist in system and process changes to support EOS initiatives.
4. Utilize mapping techniques to optimize information, material, and production flows.
5. Lead and participate in shopfloor improvement projects and Gemba walks.
6. Act as a change agent by supporting Rapid Improvement Events (RIE), standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide training on lean tools and methodologies under the guidance of the EOS Manager.
7. Maintain visual performance tools, accountability boards, and visual management systems.
8. Support cycle time analysis, work balance improvements, and workplace analysis.
9. Participate in problem solving, root cause analysis, and preventative actions.
10. Develop efficient utilization of people, machinery, materials, information, and energy to improve products and services.

Experience / Skills Requirements

• Experience deploying lean tools such as 5S and problem solving techniques.
• Ability to lead shopfloor improvement teams.
• Results-oriented change agent with problem-solving, project management, and analytical skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Mentoring and influencing skills to facilitate change.
• Strong motivation and team energizing abilities.
• Conflict recognition and resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; data analysis and tracking skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing principles and practices.

Education / Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 months manufacturing process experience.
• Certified lean belt or equivalent experience.

EnerSys is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other protected characteristic under law.