Job Description
The Opportunity
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In this role you will be acting as a partner to leaders and managers in the food manufacturing operation. The Continuous Improvement Manager role provides specialist knowledge and guidance, training and coaching to identify, gain support for and manage the delivery of CI projects and objectives to drive progress of the Manufacturing Excellence strategy within the operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that delivery of continuous improvement projects and activities maintain full compliance with health and safety and environmental, risk assessments, procedures, and good practice.
- Work closely with Technical, Hygiene and Engineering colleagues to ensure that food safety considerations are well managed throughout project planning and delivery
- Be accountable for driving action plans across the operation to deliver improvements in line with the Manufacturing Excellence roadmap and business objectives, and for pro actively contributing to the wider Manufacturing Excellence community.
- Utilise recognised change management methodology to engage colleagues, teams and stakeholders to collaborate and achieve successful change
- Apply and utilise the full suite of continuous improvement tools and techniques, selecting the best approach for the matter in hand and its context.
The Ideal Candidate
We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. We welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) preferably in chilled food manufacturing
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or level 5 Improvement Specialist Apprenticeship
- Have expert knowledge of the full suite of CI tools & techniques and how and when to use them e.g., Practical Problem Solving, workplace organisation/5S, SMED.
- Knows how to train and coach others to understand, use and build expertise in use of CI tools and techniques.
- Knows how to influence, engage, and motivate at all levels. Has an understanding of different working styles and preferences.
- Have a full understanding of the Health & Safety and Environmental management procedures
- IT Skills including Microsoft Office
- People Management experience plus training and or qualification
Our package includes:
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private health scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
Direct candidates please send your cv to monalisa.masiiwa@morpheus-group.com