Operational Excellence Lead

Job title:

Operational Excellence Lead

Company

Pladis

Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impactClick “Apply” to get started.Why join our team?pladis is home to iconic brands Godiva, McVitie’s and Ulker. These brands make sweet treats and savoury treats that consumers everywhere recognise and enjoy! As we start on our new journey, we will continue making the biscuits and confectionery people know and expect from these brands, and we will expand their portfolios too. Together we will build new and exciting products – new flavours, new concepts and new ways to share happiness.Our strength is not only in our products, it is also in our people and our values Each business that has united to form pladis are loved for their heritage and values. We will retain the honesty, integrity and trust instilled in our brands by our ground-breaking founders as we embark on the next chapter of our success.What will this role achieve?We are seeking a talented high potential individual reporting into the Operational Excellence Manager, who will help to deliver world class manufacturing operations to a site. The role is mainly site based but will have a requirement to work along side the Excellence Central Team to support the establishment of a continuous Improvement culture by reducing non-value adding activities across the site and wider business.You will be proactive in supporting the sites Excellence vision, ensuring the site is aligned driving for profitable growth and a standardised approach to Continuous Improvement.Note, this role will be site-based in Manchester.What will be your key deliverables?Supporting the facilitating, mentoring and developing teams/individuals at all levels on-site as part of the implementation and successful application of Lean tools.Being an integral part of all site team and therefore a key part of delivering Prime, Overhead and budget targetsWorking closely with the Team Manager’s to ensure the ongoing sustainability of Lean tools on site – ensuring that skills levels are maintained and benefits realisedSupporting the communications around Lean processes and results across siteSupporting the site’s Lean roll out is consistent with the overall Excellence approachWhilst the role is site based, travel to other sites and supporting projects at other sites should be expected, which will support benchmarking across the both the home site and other pladis sitesSupporting the facilitation of Continuous Improvement Teams across site, in conducting ‘narrow and deep’ interventions aimed at reducing cost

Supporting and facilitating lean training courses across the site and if required other pladis sitesSupport the delivery of project(s) which results in a saving (full year) of twice annual excellence support costs.Bring your experienceCrucialMotivated and passionate about Continuous Improvement (CI), with a resilient character – you will be able to empower people!Strong understanding of lean tools & techniques within CI & Leadership elementsTrack record of operating in a Manufacturing / Supply Chain CI cultureInfluencing across all levels on site and the businessPreferred

• Capex understanding and systems
• Insights / HPB – understanding and developing behaviours
• Experience of managing diversity
• Commercial Awareness
• Total Productivity Maintenance (TPM) understanding
• Black belt qualification
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong IT skills (e.g. MS Office)
• Time Management (incl Delegation)
• Team Motivation/Facilitation
• Effective Communication & presentation skills
• Change Management / Sponsorship skills
• Effective Project Management
• Coaching toolkit and knowledge
• Lean six sigma qualifications (green belt minimum)

Our ValuesPurpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every biteAgile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be betterResilient – We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forwardCollaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding togetherBest mix of ingredientspladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:54:56 GMT

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