Continuous Improvement Manager

Main Purpose: Are you an experienced C.I professional with a proven background in Food Manufacturing? If so my client could be looking to speak with you A C.I Manager is needed to join a thriving and highly regarded company based in the South East.The Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for the delivery, control and management of the CI Programmes to deliver waste reduction projects, cost savings and process capability improvements through development of people and teams.The Role: * Drive the development of the Continuous Improvement programme to improve engagement and empowerment across the site via effective communication and employee involvement * Analyse production and capability data to define Continuous Improvement opportunities * Through data analysis, advise the Senior Managers on potential initiatives and areas of focus * Plan, document and report on Continuous Improvement projects * Support and challenge the Continuous Improvement Champions in the delivery of projects * Monitor and measure results and progress of the programme and report as required * Maintain business key performance indicators (KPIs) for Continuous Improvement * Engage teams to help establish a Continuous Improvement culture * Model advanced problem-solving and Lean Leader behaviour and cultivate that behaviour across the site * Design, develop, and deliver site-appropriate training * Preparation and regular review of Standard Operating Procedures relating to own areas of responsibility * Deliver a culture of clear visual management throughout the business * Develop and maintain an auditing system to ensure that all Continuous Improvement actions are completed * Communicate successes and positive changes across the business * Develop and maintain a system to escalate issues identified by the workforce to management ensuring that consistent feedback is provided to all staff * Assemble and manage cross functional teams to deliver time critical improvements * Acting as a role model for all agreed people management practices The Person * Experience as a site-level Lean Manager, with a hands-on approach and strong experience in production management and Lean implementation * Degree qualified, preferably in Engineering / Food Science based subject * Min 5 years' experience at Management level in a food business * Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing techniques (ideally certified to a Green or Black Belt level). * Experience with Value Stream Management tools, TPM and other key Lean tools and methodologies will be advantageous * Recent experience in a chilled food manufacturing environment, preferably read meals / sandwiches * Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage at all levels * Great influencing skills - experience of delivering projects through this * Strong project management, facilitation, team leadership and communication skills * Excellent change management skills * Ability to devise, implement and manage new processes and procedures Please email or call for more details. Advertised through Zoek.