Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Vitality, Continuous Improvement Project Manager, Stockport, £Competitive Bonus Benefits We’re the UK insurer and investment provider that rewards people for positive lifestyle choices. With 1.25m UK members and more than 25m globally, we’re out to make the world a healthier, happier place. That applies as much to our people as it does to our members. So, as well as a highly competitive pay package, you’ll enjoy: complimentary breakfasts; regular onsite physical and mental wellness workshops; on-site health checks; annual flu jabs and access to our full range of partners and rewards. It’s what we call offering shared value, because a healthy, happy team is good for us, good for our members and good for you. As our Continuous Improvement Project Manager, you’ll get the benefits our members enjoy, including - Our award-winning private Vitality Health insurance wellness incentive programme - Access to The Vitality Programme – Apple Watch, Ocado, Garmin, Champneys Spa days, half price gym memberships, Disney Store discounts to name a few - Personal health fund Life Assurance - Stakeholder Pension Plan with employer contribution - 25 Days annual leave Bank holidays option to buy and sell 5 more. - Flexible benefits package - Internal incentives, competitions and awards – a chance to win football and sports tickets or even be in with a chance to have a holiday of a lifetime - A genuine opportunity to grow and establish a long-term career As our Continuous Improvement Project Manager you will be responsible for identifying all the key drivers of cost and waste across the Vitality Group and leading Lean Sigma projects to eradicate in-efficiency that generates tangible business benefit for the company. Responsibilities as our Continuous Improvement Project Manager: - Identify the key drivers of cost and waste - Support and lead on small, medium and large Lean Sigma projects to eradicate in-efficiency - Identify income opportunities within the business and exploit them through their Lean Sigma toolkit - Map all key processes, understand primary metrics and identify the process capability ratings for each process - Work closely with all levels of internal and external suppliers to ensure that projects are delivered on time - Change control / risk & issue management techniques utilised and mitigation strategies implemented to ensure successful project delivery - Create and embed methodology and practice of Lean Sigma and Operational Excellence - Manage resources and prioritise workloads within project teams - Provide accurate management information reports on a regular basis and within deadlines - Communicate relevant briefings to staff to ensure Company plans and procedural changes are cascaded and understood - Regularly update own knowledge and monitor teams knowledge of FCA regulations, company products, processes and procedures in To become our Continuous Improvement Project Manager, you will have the below skills and experience: Essential - Mandatory – Lean / continuous improvement experience - Significant experience of implementing small operational / process changes for the benefit of customers and reducing business costs - Previous experience in a continuous improvement environment - Excellent planning and organisational skills - Excellent communication, coaching and feedback skills Desirable - Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with a desire to become a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Excel - Intermediate - Word - Intermediate - Powerpoint – Intermediate - JMP (Lean Six Sigma Tool) - Basic Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2020 Working for Vitality , you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best. Our people are chosen for their skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and attitude but above all, their belief that anything can be achieved. If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Continuous Improvement Project Manager, thenplease click ‘ apply’ today.