DESCRIPTION

Job summary
The Continuous Improvement Manager supports, coordinates and facilitates implementation of new and improved structures, processes and activities. Working closely with EU teams and all levels of management and associates within the Sort Centre (SC), you report directly to the Regional Change Program Manager.


For this role you will need to be adaptable, challenge motivated and thrive on implementing high standard productivity and simplicity using Kaizen/PDCA methods. Curiosity and the confidence to take calculated risks quickly are core characteristics for Continuous Improvements Managers.

Responsibilities
· Manage the Sort Centre improvement plan to focus on best customer experience at the lowest cost
· Help drive the implementation of Lean Standard Work at all levels of the site
· Disseminate Lean Standard Work principles across teams
· Develop a culture of continuous improvement and lean thinking
· Contribute to and facilitate Kaizen activities
· Train and support all levels in Kaizen activities
· Support, manage and validate the implementation of ATS ACES process changes
· Coordinate and prioritize process improvement activities and resources
· Standardize processes and actively share best practice across CI network to avoid duplication
· Analyse process performance at a process path level
· Liaise between SC and EU to drive leverage of cross-SC process excellence
· Maintain strong relationships with ACES and Operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Degree from an accredited institution,
· Highly proficient in spoken and written English
· Experience from Industrial Engineering, Business Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations or Logistics
· Project Portfolio Management experience
· Yellow Belt in Lean Six Sigma

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Strong professional experience with Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies,
· Relevant knowledge of change management and continuous improvement methodologies
· Strong ability interpreting & communicating analytics and presenting to senior leadership,
· Excellent communication skills and detail orientation,
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment,
· Ability to motivate and influence teams
· AGILE PM





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