BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Position: Continuous Improvement Manager - Copacking
Location: Derby
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you.
At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”
If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.
We make promises to our customers, and we'll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include;
- Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement ensuring the engagement and involvement of the entire team
- Provide tactical coaching and training of staff ensuring that they develop Lean Methodology and Continuous Improvement Techniques.
- Proactive problem solving by leading and supporting root cause analysis when production issues arise.
- Manage variance to standard collaboratively with Ops Managers and develop counter measures
- Conduct capacity and performance studies with detailed analysis of existing production facilities, systems & processes.
- Ensure the factory layout is suitable for an efficient manufacturing process.
- Responsible for collecting production data, analysing performance, and determining corrective courses of action to promote safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Follow up initiatives, ensuring the improvements are sustained and measured
- Modify and develop processes, documenting in Standard Operating Procedures and standard work as required
You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:
- Excellent understanding of Business Improvement methodologies such as LEAN manufacturing and standard work measures
- Proven track record of working as a CI/BI specialist within a manufacturing environment - experience of implementing and developing CI/Lean techniques is essential
- Strategic, financial and data experience.
- Leading and engaging people
What will you get in return?
As a DHL employee you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, cycle to work scheme and financial education. You and your family can access our benefits portal on the go, with hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts including affordable refurbished and recycled technology and services such as free mortgage and Will advice. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more are hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.
What you'll need to do next?
If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.
The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.