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Bristol, Bristol
Six Sigma Black Belt
Overview
Would you like to work for the world's leading supplier of New World wines? Do you have a passion for continuous improvement? Do you have lean implementation experience within a manufacturing environment? If so, then this role with Accolade Wines may well be the one for you - the business is based in Avonmouth so just a few miles off the M4, M5 and M49. In addition, there's a bus service from Bristol City Centre and St Andrews train station is nearby. The Role As their Continuous Improvement Manager / Six Sigma Black Belt, you'll report into the Manufacturing Manager and take ownership of driving and facilitating continuous improvement within the Accolate Park operation, which is the largest bottling plant in the whole of the Northern Hemisphere. Your key duties will include (but won't be limited to) the following: Implementing and sustaining a lean culture within operations through a variety of methods including lean events, team improvement projects and training workshops / courses Employing tools and methodologies that drive the elimination of waste and produce measurable productive gains Acting as an internal Lean Consultant to support management with the development and implementation of a Lean Enterprise across the site and long term across the business. Identifying opportunities to implement common processes and best practices from other sites and businesses Running the monthly lean meeting and lean inductions Raising the profile of Lean within the business You… To succeed within the role of Continuous Improvement Manager / Six Sigma Black Belt you'll need to have a strong background of lean implementation within a manufacturing environment along with a data driven approach. A lean qualification (such as a Six Sigma Black Belt) would certainly hold you in good stead. The Company Drawing on their proud heritage as one of the first wineries established in Australia, Accolade Wines has evolved into a global wine company with some of the world's best-known brands sold in over 140 countries and have more than 1,700 talented employees in 19 countries. Today their portfolio comprises of more than 35 wineries and brands from premium regions in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile and California. This breadth makes them one of the world's leading providers of New World premium, commercial and value wines. In the UK their most popular and market leading brands are Hardy's, Kumala and Echo Falls. They were also delighted to be the winners of "The Manufacturer of the Year" award at The Manufacturer MX Awards in 2018. Package In return for your skills, you'll receive a truly competitive salary and benefits package including private medical cover, retail discounts, First Bus discounts, a staff wine allowance and even a free pass to Bristol Zoo. There's also a subsidised canteen, gym and free parking. How to apply… To apply for the position of Continuous Improvement Manager / Six Sigma Black Belt please send your CV via clicking the "Apply Now" button.