Continuous Improvement Lead
Role Description
This role is integral in sustaining and enhancing the performance of production by improving targets using Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques. Reporting to the Plant Director, this role optimises plant processes to improve quality and has responsibility for projects, from cost-saving initiatives to business investments.
Key Responsibilities
• Embed an effective structure to our continuous improvement approach across the plant, providing support and coaching to help the departments deliver their targets.
• Analyse and optimise plant wide processes using Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Continuous Improvement (CI) tools.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and support the delivery across site.
• Engage with all departments and stakeholders, identifying improvements focused on meeting targets.
• Identify areas of cost saving/quality improvement by adopting new methods of working.
Requirements
• Engineering qualification preferable.
• Proficient in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
• Ability to problem-solve with a flair for innovation.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, at all levels of the business.
What we offer
• Salary dependent on experience
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme, with up to 10% matched contributions
• 7:30am start Monday – Friday, with the opportunity for a flexible finish time around the business needs (37 hour working week)
• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period
Role Profile available on request.
This role is open to internal and external applicants.
Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.
Closing Date: Thursday 18th January 2024
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.
- Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
- Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
- Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.
We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.
Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!
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