Continuous Improvement Manager

☞ Sherwin-Williams

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Sheffield Yorkshire and the Humber

Category: Executive management Production / Operation

Industry: Chemicals Manufacturing

Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

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Mission of the role

To improve the performance of Operations by providing constant challenge of the status quo; championing lean philosophy; implementing robust measurement of losses; facilitating the development and implementation of a continuous improvement plan.

Responsibilities
  • Increase the transparency of Operations by ensuring robust measurement of losses for all areas of Operations e.g. generation of appropriate loss trees. To perform the duty of gatekeeper for the measurement system.
  • Encourage a ‘management by fact’ mindset.
  • Increase productivity within Operations by leading usage of the appropriate lean tools (e.g. value stream mapping, 5S, Kanban) to eliminate losses such as delay, duplication, unnecessary movement, unclear communication, incorrect inventory, lost sales and product defects.
  • Undertake pillar leadership for Early Product Management.
  • Coach the production team in continuous improvement techniques and help them cascade this approach to their teams to develop a proactive continuous improvement culture. Help ensure that ownership of work is allocated to the lowest appropriate level.
  • Develop training programmes and undertake training in the use of continuous improvement tools.
  • Challenge the production team to ensure appropriate momentum of improvement.
  • Maintain the SW Continuous Improvement Database.
  • Project manage improvement initiatives.
  • Carry out any other duties deemed appropriate by the Operations Manager.
Qualifications/ Experience
  • Engineering degree or equivalent Professional Qualification is preferred.
  • Demonstration of formal training in Continuous Improvement Tools.
Knowledge
  • Experience of continuous improvement working using and coaching CI tools and techniques.
  • Experience of using the TPM framework for improvement within a factory.
  • Experience of working in a consumer goods manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG.
  • Strong financial and commercial awareness, with a good understanding of all functional areas within the business.
  • Demonstration of: strong leadership through influencing and coaching; ability to communicate to all levels; energetic passion for creative but appropriate improvement; enthusiasm and patience to develop others; objective analytical style; a strong team work ethic.
WELCOME TO SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

Sherwin-Williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world. With $18 billion in sales, more than 4,100 stores, and 140 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide. Our 60,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today.

At Sherwin-Williams, we’re proud of the company we keep — our family of loyal employees. To learn about our company and our culture go to Sherwin.com/careers.
  • Please note that Sherwin Williams is unable to respond to any enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies**
Basic Qualification

Please note you will need the existing right to work in the country you apply for. Sherwin-Williams is unable to sponsor work permits or visas.

Equal Opportunity

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other consideration prohibited by law.
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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