Are you able to lead and coach a team to reach its full potential? Are you looking for a position in which you can deliver tangible improvements? Do you want to do this in an ambitious, fast-growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture? Then this might be your chance to become a part of our Business Enablement team!
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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
As part of the Spectris Business System (SBS) Team, you will work with operational and leadership teams, along with functional representatives, as required to:
Lead the deployment of LOM and High impact projects to achieve SBS strategy; supporting delivery of business goals
Provide technical expertise in SBS methods and tools
Lead the SBS deployment at a site or region level, improving productivity and efficiency.
Identify and lead cross-functional improvement or strategic projects aiming to delivery hard benefits by reducing waste; or defects on complex products or processes, improving productivity and efficiency.
Co-ordinate SBS training, activities and projects; for example, they may deliver SBS portfolio training and coaching to an awarding body accreditation standard
Coach, mentor and communicate with SBS Specialists, Practitioners, Method experts, Champions, business leaders and stakeholders.
REPORTING LINE:
Line Manager: SBS Director
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role holder will have the following responsibilities but not limited to:
Actively manages the site Lean Operating Model deployment and improvement priorities to SBS standards in collaboration with Site Leadership
Ensures alignment and facilitation of activities with SBS maturity/calibration criteria and guidelines for Lean Operating Model (LOM) deployment to achieve Bronze, Silver & Gold Certification to ensure deployment plans stay on track
Applies SBS Learning resources and standards that are supported by SBS Group to install methods, deliver training, leverage standards
Provide coaching to enable the team through maturity progression
Escalates significant deployment gaps/issues
Facilitates SBS communication and change management that will enable site leadership to deploy and sustain SBS culture while also helping to recognize successes
Role models SBS behaviors
Conducts learning activities (through training or demonstrated application) for employees to develop SBS knowledge and skills
Lead the SBS Calibration Assessment in all cells/areas at the site, focus on consistency and knowledge sharing
Collects and gathers lessons learned, successful and failed improvements, benchmarking information and discusses opportunities with Director of Business Excellence.
IMPACT:
Either one significant size site (Almelo, Malvern, Norcross, others that might appear) or multiple smaller sites (e.g.: NE of US, Asia Pacific)
Can be assigned a Function to the become the key point of contact.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
For analysis, action plans, training/upskilling, kaizen events, project delivery.
ENVIRONMENT AND HOURS:
Based in Norcross (Atlanta Area) Contractual hours 40 per week.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED OF THE JOB HOLDER:
Entry Qualifications
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Lean Black Belt/Lean Expert or equivalent
Engineering / Business Degree qualified or with a proven change management / continuous improvement track record
Experience
Experience Leading Lean/CI Improvement Teams (3-5 years+) deploying Lean transformations is required.
Experience in Lean deployment is required with expertise in A3PS, Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Kaizen Systems, Safety Programs, 5s, Lean Leadership & Standard Work
5+ years experience in change management,
10+ years of supply chain experience
Project / Program management and teaching using lean and six sigma tools
Multiple industry / sector / functional experience
Strong track record in working effectively to project timescales, budgets and goals
Technical Skills
Expert Level Training/Certification in Lean/Six Sigma/CI Methods from a recognized industry leader or Gold Performance Standard Company
Excellent training and facilitation skills
People Management skills, i.e. the ability to lead, inspire and motivate a multidisciplinary team, work with cross-functional teams, and the ability to tailor communication skills to different personalities
Use of / good understanding of Minitab 20 or newer
Proven problem-solving skills
Soft Skills
Excellent organizational skills: Track record of planning & execution to key performance areas of SBS related metrics (safety, delivery, quality, productivity/cost, and people development/culture)
Influencing, Coaching and Communication skills. Able to work at multiple levels of the organization, from Team Members on the Shop-floor to Senior Managers
Conflict Resolution
Presenting
Critical Thinking
Hands-on approach
Structured and logical approach
Strong customer focus
Challenge constructively, deliver results, add value
When you join?
Your career will take off with a comprehensive induction program. We then continue to support and develop our employees by improving their skills, knowledge and performance by in-house, on-the-job training, and external training.
We value entrepreneurship and commitment by offering real career possibilities.
You become part of a growing company where you can shape the future of our work processes.
We offer a competitive compensation plan. Our benefit offerings include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with a company match, Life and Disability plans.
We also offer Tuition Reimbursement and a Wellness program.
Vacation, Sick, Personal and Paid Holidays.
We are Malvern Panalytical. We are BIG on Small.
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About Malvern Panalytical
Malvern Panalytical is a global leader in the analytics of material and life sciences.
We unleash the power of small things to make big things happen for our customers.
Our vision is to make the world cleaner, healthier, and more productive.
We partner with our customers to make their solutions possible through the power of
precision measurements, our expertise, trusted data, and insights. Our people are
partners in discovery. We collaborate with our customers and with each other to
discover new possibilities and achieve breakthroughs. Our culture is a healthy, high-
performance culture shaped by our values: Own it, Aim High and Be True.
We're committed to Net Zero in our own operations by 2030 and in our total value
chain by 2040. With over 2300 employees across the globe, we are part of Spectris
plc, the world-leading precision measurement group.
Malvern Panalytical. We're BIG on small™
Malvern Panalytical, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive
culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn't
something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection
of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from
underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. We are an inclusive
organization and we prize diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.
