Process Improvement Manager

We are currently working with an established manufacturing company in the West of Newcastle Upon Tyne who are looking for a talented Process Improvement Manager to join their team in this exciting time of expansion.

Company Description

The company is a UK-based company that manufactures, installs, and maintains industrial and specialist door systems. The company specializes in meeting the needs of clients in sectors across manufacturing, process, transport, storage, and logistics.

Role

• This is hands on Management of all operational aspects for site transformation program, including but not limited to, process transformation/development/re-design, and operational procedure adoption.
• As a Process Improvement Manager, you'll be responsible for implementing and planning EHS and Quality policy improvements, as well as overseeing the management of the Engineering team and staff.
• Create and foster a culture, across the business, focused on continuous improvement and operational readiness.
• Oversee monthly production schedules, aligning with customer deadlines to enhance lead time accuracy.
• Effectively delegate tasks while maintaining overall responsibility and control.
• Continuously assess and improve team efficiency.
• Ensure team members stay up to date with products and related technical knowledge.
• Ensure SOPs are easily to follow, understood and deployed.
• Implement and maintain effective processes and procedures within the area of responsibility.
• Examines existing processes and evaluates them within the context of organizational goals, technology, reliability & process.
• Works in collaboration with other departments to develop, improve and implement process, policies and procedures to drive cross function improvements and business benefit.
• Clearly articulate emerging issues with senior management and find solutions as required (e.g. resources/budget, change in priorities/scope, process change)
• Creation of standard work processes that are easy to train and allow for the flexing of labour requirements to meet fluctuations in demand.
• Drive the site value creation agenda, working in collaboration with other departments to scope new potential saving initiatives; business case generation, presentation of new projects to stakeholders, monitoring of the saving achieved by implemented initiatives.
• Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends latest technology and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational process.
• Develop methods that help in reducing costs but does not compromise quality.
• Determining the root cause of system inefficiencies.
• Implementing & maintaining 5S standards across site Drive the development of the site.
• Maintain open communication with managers, staff, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

The person

• Must have experience in a process improvement role within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• Proven management and leadership skills with a track record of driving operational excellence.
• Supervisory experience in a continuous improvement environment.
• Be educated to Degree standard.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of optimizing team performance and development.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to engage key stakeholders across departments.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify areas for enhancement.

Note only UK residents will be considered for this position as we are unable to sponsor any visa assist at this time.