Continuous Improvement Coordinator - Cramlington, United Kingdom - Enerpac Tool Group

Enerpac Tool Group

Verified Company

Cramlington, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Here at Enerpac, we're on a journey. We're building a culture that celebrates the diverse makeup of our business. A culture where inclusiveness is more than just an initiative. Somewhere we all feel accepted, valued, and equal.

Your unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds hold the key to unlocking solutions that drive our business forward.

Enabling us to continue to develop innovative new products that work under the most challenging conditions anywhere in the world.

To unleash the power of diversity within our business we will continuously seek out new ways to empower teams to reach their full potential.

Removing barriers to inclusion and championing a better workplace for us all.

Business Contribution:

Under the supervision of the Director LEAN OPS, the incumbent works with teams to prepare and conduct LEAN process improvement events.

The incumbent will develop and prepare materials for use in the events, coordinate with department management and participants, LEAN instruction on the use of process improvement tools, facilitate team decisions, manage team work, resolve team conflict, assist in the development of implementation action plans, ensure implementation and conduct follow-up.

Key Responsibilities:

Adheres to all company Policies and Procedures and actively promotes LEAN and its activities and services to others
Presents, facilitates, supports and leads assigned LEAN improvement events and activities using methods of cultureappropriate team building, team energizing, training/workshops, data gathering, analysis, problem solving and project coordination / management
Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/ business and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, facility design and create process documentation
Seeks and evaluates LEAN information, materials, and methods to match specific organizational needs as outlined by management, and adopts them to use in the execution of LEAN improvement events
Participates in and coordinates the development of event charters and scheduling of the events
Works with departmental management to assure appropriate participation and support
Assists in locating and reserving meeting locations and coordinating the delivery of services and materials necessary for a successful event
Provides event followup to monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation to assure timely action, appropriate management support, and achievement of expected benefits
Uses appropriate measurement, analysis and evaluation methods to accurately identify and document process improvements
Develops reports of overall LEAN activities including accomplishments, participation, projected activities, and anticipated needs
Coordinates with related departments and functions to assure appropriate information flow and understanding of overall process improvement direction
Prepares purchase information for departmental management review to identify materials and other resources required for effective implementation of LEAN
Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned
Proactively participate to safety awareness and improvement
Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times, both internally and externally. Follow the published processes and comply with all company policies and procedures. Be an ambassador for the businesses in particular ensure that Health & Safety comes first at all times

Required Capabilities:

Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, problem solving and analytical skills
Highly responsible individual and greatly inspired to improve with drive to challenge the status Quo
Training in Lean principles and Kaizen facilitation
Excellent administrative skills
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
Commitment for change
Have oversight of a number of different projects at different stages of development and project management skills

Required Skills:

Required Experience