OverviewDelivery Consultant @ Mane Contract Services | Defence specialistIf you are motivated by supporting and leading waste and defect reduction activities that will increase productivity as we drive towards trebling our production rates while reducing our costs, this role may suit you.What we can offer you:Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and may vary year to year)Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtimeFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional daysFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangementsEnhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are also available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatmentsFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…The opportunity:Working in our Continuous Improvement team, you will support Assembly Operations in the delivery of complex systems to UK and international customers. While driving waste reduction, you will also collaborate across multiple business functions, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned with ongoing improvement initiatives.You will provide leadership, direction and support across Assembly Operations at all levels of the organisation.As a CI Team member your main responsibilities will involve:Manage the CI programme for an allocated business unitEliminate waste from manufacturing processesLead the development and implementation of business metrics and reporting systemsSet up, support, and govern CI reviews to ensure they are robust and sustainableDevelop and deliver Continuous Improvement plansSupport root cause analysis for externally supplied componentsReduce quality issues such as concessions, rework and non-conformances using structured approaches (8D, PDCA, DMAIC, etc.)Implement process controls and enhance process capabilityEstablish and maintain standard work foundations for business processesFacilitate improvement activities across the manufacturing facilityProvide technical expertise in Lean toolsets and change managementWhat we're looking for from you:A genuine passion for Continuous ImprovementExperience working in or supporting fast-paced production environmentsExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams beyond your direct reportsProven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholdersStrong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and the 7 Quality ToolsExperience leading practical problem-solving exercises with multi-functional teamsCapability in using structured data analysis approachesAbility to manage improvement projects from concept to completionSound understanding of manufacturing, logistical, and engineering processesSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionDefense and Space; Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mane Contract Services by 2xManchester, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoSkelmersdale, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoManchester Area, United Kingdom 6 days agoHollinfare, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLeyland, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoSalford, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoAccrington, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLiverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoAccrington, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoWarrington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoChorley, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks agoWarrington, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr