Continuous Improvement Manage

Continuous Improvement Manager

Located either Gloucester or Cardiff

Outstanding Opportunity

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join this outstanding business. A key member of the site Operational Leadership Team, the position requires strong leadership and innovative thinking, to drive continuous improvement and develop top-tier teams.  this role reports into the MD.

A team player, working for  three sites you will be ultimately responsible for facilitating business solutions to the root causes of our business quality concerns (product, process and compliance). This will in turn ensure that our products and services are fit for purpose, while eliminating the unnecessary hidden costs and driving efficiency improvements. Through close cooperation with the Managing Director, you will monitor and advise on the performance of the sites as reported through policy deployment. This will be achieved through a partnering approach with the sites and group improvement employees. Your success will ultimately have a positive impact on the profitability, employee and customer satisfaction levels for the company

Description

• Lead and manage the CI initiatives site-wide.

• Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies.

• Identify and drive initiatives to improve overall efficiency.

• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

 • Provide coaching and mentoring to team members to develop their skills and capabilities.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

 • Continuously monitor and report on performance metrics.

• Participate in strategic planning and budgeting processes.

• Deliver training to all levels of the business.

Requirements:

 • Sound knowledge of improvement methodology.

• Experience in and an understanding of surface treatment technology and specifications.

• To be customer focussed (internally & externally).

• An experienced communicator both verbal and written.

• Strong, driven teamworking ethic with proven track record of delivering results.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation. Experience & Knowledge:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an improvement culture.

• Surface treatment processes within the Aerospace Industry preferred.

• Ideally trained in lean sigma or equivalent.

• SME sized business.

• Budget control.

• Thorough understanding of HS & E legislation and aerospace regulatory requirements.

If you'd be open to having a confidential, unbiased conversation about this role please submit your CV Asap to or  call on (phone number removed) Please note if this role is not quite right for you, but you are considering a move, I encourage you to still get in contact to discuss your next ideal move