Continuous Improvement Lead
Core
Lead the site Continuous Improvement Programme to embed a culture of continuous improvement, eliminate process waste, and drive transformation using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Role type
Senior Continuous Improvement Lead (Manufacturing)
Builds
Operational efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements in medical device manufacturing.
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Advanced Wound Care
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process improvement, data analysis, project management, change management, root cause analysis, visual management, statistical tools, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Coaching and training others, Kaizen facilitation, business case development, cross-site collaboration
Technologies
MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Responsibilities
Lead the site CI team and manage the annual CI strategy; Coach Tier meetings and ensure performance metrics are met; Develop Visual Management systems; Implement Lean Principles (5S, SMED, VSM, Poka Yoke, JIDOKA); Lead project teams and create business cases for cost saving; Adhere to change management and regulatory requirements; Support Quality at Source and lead Quality investigations using 8D and 6-Sigma tools; Support Operations and Maintenance in machine and process issues; Lead Kaizen workshops; Analyze data to predict performance gaps and ensure data accuracy; Collaborate with other plants to share best practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC