Continuous Improvement Lead
Ref: 228462
Birmingham, UK
£60,000
- Permanent
- Operational Excellence Leader
- Lean Manufacturing Expert
- Process Improvement Specialist
About the candidate
This experienced Continuous Improvement Lead brings over 19 years of expertise in operational excellence and process improvement across diverse sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence, and logistics. They are skilled in coaching and implementing lean management tools, contributing significantly to process optimisation and efficiency improvements. Their hands-on leadership style, coupled with a deep understanding of change management, enables seamless integration and enhancement of operational processes in complex environments.
What makes them great?
- Achieved substantial cost reductions and efficiency gains, including a project that saved £112,000 across multiple bus depots.
- Directly contributed to integrating new products that boosted annual sales by 4.5 million in 2017.
- Proven track record in leading and mentoring teams, coaching more than 1000 operational staff and leaders for effective project implementation.
- Improved production metrics, including enhancing operational equipment effectiveness from 49% to 78% in automotive production.
Areas of expertise
- Proficient in deploying lean principles to enhance production efficiency and quality across various industries.
- Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvements, achieving significant cost savings and performance enhancements.
- Skilled in leading digital transformation initiatives within supply chain and purchasing, significantly improving operational workflows.
- Experienced in managing and implementing large-scale projects and integrating agile methodologies to improve project delivery.