We’re looking for a driven and experienced Continuous Improvement Black Belt to act as a catalyst for change within our manufacturing site in Loughton, Essex. Reporting into the Site Operations & Systems Process Manager, you will be responsible for leading and delivering transformational improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
In this role you will work cross-functionally to identify improvement opportunities, coach teams, and embed a culture of continuous improvement – ensuring we deliver quality, efficiency and ‘right first time’ performance across the site.
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To contribute to and actively participate in the implementation of the Quality continuous improvement strategy working with a range of appropriate business improvement tools and techniques in order to achieve specific outcomes
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Train, coach and support Site Management teams and other stakeholders in the Lean Six Sigma methodology
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Perform and guide in-depth Value Stream analysis together with site management team to identify opportunities
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Play a leading role in the site non-conformance review (NCR/RCA) process to ensure root causes of issues are found and corrective actions are being implemented.
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To provide appropriate management information in the form of reports and statistics relating to the Quality continuous improvement strategy
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Use of lean tools to run improvement projects using a structured approach with clear targets, project plans and KPI’s
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Establishes and manages systems for ‘right first time’ performance and incorporates this philosophy throughout the projects being implemented
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To set up best practice for ways of working, systems and processes such as SOPs, change control
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Days: 09:00 to 17:00 Mon- Fri with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day (37.5 hours per week)
Base Location: Loughton, Essex
De La Rue is a leading supplier of currency solutions and a long-standing trusted partner to central banks and governments worldwide. Our products underpin the integrity of economies and trade, enabling businesses and citizens to participate securely in their respective economies.
With a heritage spanning over 200 years, we remain a global leader in advancing security and integrity for currency solutions, supplying 54% of the world’s central banks and manufacturing in the UK, Europe & Asia. We produce fully finished banknotes, polymer substrate, security and currency services.
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
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Sound understanding of manufacturing processes and an ability to analyse complex factual information with the aim of development of manufacturing processes
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Proven track record of delivering strategic change and improvement programmes to achieve principal objectives, within budget/business parameters and in accordance with Industry best practice (Six Sigma methodologies)
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Significant experience successfully project and programme managing projects and strategic change
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Good influential skills with the ability to demonstrate, communicate and explain best practises and their benefits to all levels of stakeholders
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Ability to lead, manage, motivate and empower others in pursuit and achievement of common goals
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Systematic problem solver, implementing solutions to solve root cause
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Ability to operate and deliver within a changing business and market environment – demonstrate resilience at times of high pressure
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Eligibility for our annual incentive scheme
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26 days annual leave + bank holidays
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Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee’s contribution – employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%, with employer contributions up to a maximum of 9%)
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Private health insurance – No cost for single cover, subsidised rates for additional dependant cover
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Life assurance - 4x your annual salary
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Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our Annual Leave Flexibility Scheme
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Subsidised Gym Memberships
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Various other perks and Employee Assistance packages
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Enhanced family friendly policies (e.g., four weeks paid paternity leave)
Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and therefore interviews may be held prior to the closing date for this vacancy.
We want to work with people like you from all backgrounds and experiences, to help us gain a diverse workforce with a broad outlook and sharp expertise. We are looking for people unafraid to go that extra mile, bringing with them unique characteristics and abilities.
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