We are now looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to grow and support the Continuous Improvement culture and objectives across the Penrith site.
YOUR ROLE
As CI Manager, you will identify, lead and deploy Continuous Improvement initiatives in plant to deliver quantified bottom line performance improvement. You will be responsible for effective deployment of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, business process assessment, planning, facilitation and execution of Kaizen events, and the systemic improvement of standard work practices and procedures.
WHAT IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE:
- To live by the JELD-WEN Values and lead by the JELD-WEN Leadership Model, to build businesses ethically and safely, to invest in people, to inspire customers through innovations, to deliver on our promises and to improve every day.
- To ensure adherence with all compliance standards and operate with integrity at all times.
- Support and educate employees to sustain CI culture in plant establish improvement as a way of life.
- Develop and deliver Productivity pipeline (improvement projects and savings).
- Plan and deliver CI projects to achieve business cost reduction targets.
- Be an ambassador for CI initiatives.
- Manage projects for approved CI programs by coordinating the necessary resources and setting controls to achieve the agreed objectives.
- Facilitate and lead CI events in Penrith plant.
- Monitor the cost, schedule and progress of plant CI projects and events and take actions where appropriate.
- Encourage knowledge-sharing in plant to accelerate improvements and benefits.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCEED:
- Previous experience and knowledge in Continuous Improvement/ Lean in manufacturing industry.
- Experience in project management and change management.
- Commitment and enthusiasm to drive change.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good IT skills
- Good understanding of data handling, collection and analysis
- Excellent analytical and leadership skills, team oriented.
OUR COMPANY:JELD-WEN GLOBAL are the worlds leading manufacturer of doors, doorsets, and doorkits, Established over 60 years ago. We operate 117 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries across the world including 2 factories here in the UK. With over 18,000 employees worldwide
JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, colour, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services
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