Job Ref: 212802996

Date: 2020-11-24 15:53:18

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A fantastic new opportunity has arisen within a globally recognised automotive manufacturer of injection moulded plastics for a Mould Shop Continuous Improvement Leader.

Taking overall responsibility and accountability for Continuous Improvement within a World Class Moulding facility, they are now looking to recruit a dynamic Continuous Improvement Leader to execute TPM utilising best practice manufacturing, Lean and Six Sigma methods to deliver tangible and quantified bottom-line improvements to the P&L. This includes performing business assessment analysis, planning, facilitation, execution of kaizen events, and sustainment through new standard work practices and procedures. The CI Specialist will drive a cultural transformation across the business by building cross functional matrix teams and driving an improvement culture.

As a Continuous Improvement Leader you must have prior experience within a mouldings/plastics environment, reducing cycle times, SMED and automation.

This is an excellent position for an established Continuous Improvement Engineer to take their next career step

Responsibilities:

* The Continuous Improvement Leader will support the Mouldshop Manager and colleagues to achieve high motivation and productivity through consistent and positive leadership

* Identifies continuous improvement projects both independently and through the engagement of the operations organisation.

* Project manages approved Continuous Improvement programs by coordinating necessary human and operational resources and setting and implementing budgetary and timing controls to achieve chartered goals.

* Manages in-house training on CI tools and methodologies and guides employees.

* Leads the OEE improvement & scrap reduction teams to achieve OEE & scrap targets.

* Trains team members in lean & six sigma and leads the implementation.

* Utilise Kaizen rapid improvement teams to resolve short term production issues as they occur.

* Value stream maps all processes to identify and then eliminate waste.

* Preparation of weekly reports on company activities to the Operations Director

* Develops standard work on best practices and update system on identified enhancements.

* Lead continuous improvement project teams for projects within plant operations.

* Problem solving, implementation and maintenance of lean principles

To be successful in your application for the role of Continuous Improvement Leader, you should:

* Have a strong background in technical injection moulding processes and automation

* Have supervisory or Management experience within plastic injection moulding setting, hi-volume manufacturing or Trade Moulding is essential

* Be enthusiastic, self-motivated, work on own initiative

* Demonstrate continuous improvement initiative

* Have good experience within lean manufacturing tools, ie 5S, 5Y, SMED

* Computer Literacy use of MS Excel, MS Word & Power point

This is a permanent, full time position and in return you will receive a competitive salary and generous benefits.

This position is based in Buckinghamshire, and is easily accessible from Oxford, Banbury, Luton, Milton Keynes, Bletchley etc.

If you are seeking a new career move and believe you meet the specified requirements to be a successful Mould Shop Continuous Improvement Leader please apply immediately.

Recruit12 is a recruitment specialist working within the Automotive, Aerospace, and World Class manufacturing sectors.

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