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The Best Connection Group Ltd
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Grays, Essex
Continuous Improvement Lead
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £13.4 per hour |
Overview
Our Client based in West Thurrock is looking for a Continuous Improvement lead to join their team. Purpose of the role To drive the delivery of the business transformation programme by supporting and enabling teams to implement the recommendations of the programme and thereby reduce overall operational costs Main responsibilities • Champions and communicates the rationale and objectives of the transformation programme within own Area(s) and throughout the business • Identifies areas for improvement and submits written recommendations with qualitative and quantifiable measures • Tests and implements both locally and nationally generated improvements within a designated Area, calling on other resources as required with joint accountability for measurement and results • Implements improvements designed/tested etc in other Areas with joint accountability for measurement and results • Facilitates and/or supports performance team meetings • Coaches the affected employees in the required changes and the measurement of improvements. Provides improvement updates to Areas of responsibility • Shares best practice processes with other members of the team • To change the culture of the workforce by training and leading as change champions the transformation of the business to a more value added organisation. Key factors for success (short-term, mid-term and long-term) • Coach and develop staff in smarter ways of working • Reduce costs via business improvement methodologies • Identify and share best practice • Champion standard ways of working Job experience & skills requirements Personal Characteristics: • Drive for Results – demonstrates a tenacity in the achievement of results, delivery of high standards and improve the way things are done • Problem Solving – analyses and tackles problems in a logical way, anticipates problems and objections and generates practical solutions • Persuasion and Influence – demonstrates the ability to persuade and influence upwards, downwards and sideways even in the face of tough opposition • Team worker – participates fully as a team member, building effective relationships and networks with colleagues in a range of teams across the business • Willingness to Learn – demonstrates a desire and ability to respond to a new challenge and more headspace • Computer literate; competent in the use of Windows software systems; Navision knowledge an advantage • Strong numerical skills Work Experience: • Professional qualifications would be a benefit but are not essential however relevant experience is essential. • Desired – experience of lean application Additional Information: A full UK driving licence is required. Willing to travel frequently around the UK including overnight stopovers. Hours will vary due to nature of the role but will be between 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday Pay rate is £28,000 - £30,000 DOE Additional Benefits & Requirements 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday) Canteen Hourly rate as above (not age dependent) Own transport required Training Provided The Best Connection Employment Group Limited was formed in 1991. The company has a network of 80 branches throughout the UK, from which specialise in the supply of temporary labour to the industrial, HGV, warehouse and distribution sectors.