Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job title: Continuous Improvement Specialist

Department: Packaging

Location: Mount Park Eastleigh

GLS: P2

Working hours: 37.5 Weekly

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improvethe way people see each day. Its more than makingcontact lenses its about giving lens wearers freedom andconfidence to move about their daily lives. Were all about bright futures for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

At CooperVision were big on belonging. Everyones contribution counts and thats why inclusion and diversity are so important.It isnt just the right thing to do; its what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself whoever you are and lets achieve amazing things together.

Job summary What to expect:

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist to help deliver the CI Strategy across Operations functions our site in Mountpark. This role involves embedding a CI culture and enhancing business performance across two sites 600 employees) within Inventory and Packaging departments as well as support function teams. The CI Specialist will act as a Coach Facilitator Problem Solver and Project Manager making waste visible and easier to eradicate.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Promote CI culture and skill development
• Communicate CI progress via various channels
• Colead workshops as well as create and deliver CI training materials and modules
• Manage CI projects and track progress
• Collect and analyse data for process improvements
• Implement process improvements using lean or six sigma methods
• Present analysis and cost justification for improvements
• Lead CI activities like Kaizen events and Waste walks
• Implement the 5S cycle in Operations
• Prioritise Health Safety and Environment

A full job description is available upon request.

About you:

We are seeking a candidate with excellent collaboration interpersonal and influencing skills strong coaching mentoring and facilitation abilities and creative and clear communication to engage all business levels. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent organization and planning skills along with analytical statistical and problemsolving abilities.

Experience & Education:

Required

• Higher Education / A Levels or equivalent
• Experience in monitoring processes and products
• Proven participation in Continuous Improvement / Lean / Six Sigma activities
• Experience of managing multiple initiatives concurrently
• Experience in implementing and sustaining continuous improvements
• Knowledge of quality and process improvement methodologies

Preferred

• Experience of working in a regulated environment (FDA)
• Knowledge of Inventory / Packaging processes & systems
• Proficient in WMS Redzone OEE and Agile
• Understanding of key company KPIs (OEE OTIF etc.
• Experience in project management
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) qualification

What we offer:

Youll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday pension scheme healthcare cover life assurance access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals well give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee youll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride African Descent Womans Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

If you like what you see take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today!All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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