• Review current site performance and Identify opportunities for improvement
• Manage standard day processes at site level, such as plan rate reviews, SIC and zero loss meeting.
• Lead Zero Loss Activity and align Pillar activity back to site resource capability.
• Review data on a 4-weekly basis, to enable trending and loss deployment.
• Work with finance business manager to align and agree project priorities and cost benefits back to the P&L.
• Take responsibility for developing CI Skills, through awareness and pilot programmes.
• Establish successful project improvement criteria, using the Britvic tools to prioritise projects and resource.
• Feedback at site management meetings, manage closely project teams in order to offer support, track when projects go off track and are completed.
• Joining up site activity, liaising with other sites through pillar groups and feeding back improvements to the business.
• Develop case study examples and reward and recognition process to gain the maximum engagement opportunities.

Skills: Performance Review, Process Management, Leadership, Data Analysis, Financial Alignment, CI Skills Development, Project Prioritization, Stakeholder Communication

• Take responsibility for driving Britvic CI model (BCIP).
• Will be accountable for aligning with other sites in order to maintain a cross functional team mentality and sharing problems and ideas.
• Help to develop a site and business wide CI Culture, through engagement.
• Ensure that the key focus is on improving ways of working to drive local accountability.
• Ensure that CI tools and practices are consistently used, and that training is available.
• Ensure data capture and loss analysis information is correct and available for key stakeholders and decision-making forums.
• Be a catalyst for change, setting own high standards.
• Perform CI audits and assessments, identifying training needs gaps and sharing best practice in the Tech Trainer team and site.
• Coordinate the use of the BCIP Framework.
• Drive Reliability, Effectiveness, and Cost Reduction.

Skills: CI Model Implementation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Cultural Development, Workflow Optimization, Tool and Practice Consistency, Data Analysis and Reporting, Change Leadership, Audit and Assessment

• Embrace culture, incorporating its values into every day work life, acting as a culture ambassador and brand steward
• Successful track record in leading transformation processes within a manufacturing environment
• Transfer skills experience and knowledge to site change agents and team members through coaching, mentoring, and training
• Build teams and implement through people and change behaviours
• Coach, constructively challenge and thereby change the behavior of leaders, change agents and team members while generating enthusiasm
• Rapidly identify key issues from a wide range of complex data, tell a story and quantify opportunities
• Practical and pragmatic approach, commitment to deliver sustainable value to the site objectives
• Aligning the site KPI structure with functional and global metrics.
• Supporting the selection, execution, and reporting of key loss reduction initiatives at the site and eliminate barriers for the teams so can see success and faster improvements.
• Educating team members in the principles and tools of continuous improvement pillars.

Skills: Cultural Integration, Transformation Leadership, Skills Transfer, Team Building, Coaching and Mentoring, Data Analysis, KPI Alignment, Initiative Management

• Design and align continuous improvement strategy.
• Undertake GAP analyses on performance and capability to assess current state and translate into CI roadmap for Ansbach site.
• Convince Plant Manager and Operations Director EMEA based on strategy and roadmap.
• Refresh, update and implementing existing performance excellence models/ways of working 
• Make sure fits the Ansbach site and the EMEA supply chain organization.
• Drive the transformation process towards performance excellence, including proposals (and business cases) for CAPEX investments.
• Drive continuous improvement culture within Ansbach site and Jack Link’s EMEA
• Design/update auditing process regarding plant performance and cost performance to measure the Ansbach site progress.
• Drive process variability reduction to continuously improve the performance of the site.
• Build, lead and develop continuous improvement team.

Skills: Strategic Alignment, GAP Analysis, Persuasion, Performance Model Implementation, Transformation Management, Cultural Leadership, Auditing Process Design, Team Leadership

• Collect and analyze all relevant production data
• Involve relevant teams to drive improvement projects on yield improvement, run-rate analysis, and OEE improvement.
• Build capabilities across the site to review and align operational reviews and performance management KPIs from MBU levels 1 and 2 to level 3 KPIs, as part of site-wide goal alignments and drive improvement plans.
• Facilitate coaching reviews with all MBUs across site with the goal of identifying areas for improvement and targeted action plans.
• Drive the 5S implementation site-wide through engagement of all MBUs and sustain the implemented culture.
• Facilitate Kaizen events to resolve safety, quality, and/ or productivity issues.
• Provide/ organize/ facilitate/ Give Training to employees and develop trainers in structured basic problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Participate in site-wide strategic master planning.
• Recommend and assist in the development of leading and lagging metrics for lean/continuous improvement, select up to 3 Kaizen events a month
• Supervise Manufacturing Engineers’ execution of First Run Capability assessments and development of Standard Work Instructions.

Skills: Data Analysis, Project Management, Capability Building, Performance Management, Coaching, 5S Implementation, Kaizen Facilitation, Training and Development

• Teach others to lead improvement efforts, including training on effective tools for successful project leadership
• Coach others and coordinate workshops and team trainings, openly sharing their guidance and technical expertise and ensuring that learning resources are widely available
• Identify ongoing lean improvement training needs and assist with developing and implementing the required training
• Create and communicate project reports to management providing visibility for lean initiatives
• Identify needs relating to improvements in safety/ergonomics and assist in developing and implementing solutions to these issues
• Develop and maintain annual value stream mapping efforts, CI plans, cost reductions savings, and calendars
• Working closely with Production Line to ensure that most efficient manufacturing systems are implemented.
• Working closely with Product Line to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective construction methods are identified during the development stage.
• Calculating the capacity line and increase output to a minimum of 95% efficiency.

Skills: Lean Management, Project Leadership, Training Development, Analytical Skills, Team Collaboration, Effective Communication, Safety Improvements, Strategic Planning

• Establishing procedures for production process control and analysis.
• Being responsible for the best practice method for each line and applying it to other businesses.
• Developing procedures to reduce process and material waste in the manufacturing process.
• Communicating job status and resolving / responding to customer complaints promptly.
• Drives customer retention through service quality, response time, call completion and repair costs. 
• Recommends cost savings opportunities to customers.
• Creates departmental goals and budgets. 
• Measures and assures achievement of company metrics.
• Contributing ideas and solutions that support the business satisfy customers and maximize return on investment.
• Recruits and mentors employees, providing training, coaching and leadership to the team.
• Manages customer retention, work-in-progress and pending service work.

Skills: Process Control, Best Practices Application, Waste Reduction, Effective Communication, Customer Retention, Cost Management, Goal Setting, Team Leadership

• Develop and maintain effective Engineering and Service Departments to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction. 
• Coordinate and direct engineering projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Shows consistent service revenue growth through program development, implementation and oversight.
• Ensures that the engineering and service teams are delivering consistent, best-in-class service throughout the company.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications. 
• Review and recommend contracts and cost estimates. 
• Set technical goals within parameters provided by top management.
• Evaluate international opportunities to broaden product offerings.
• Manages profitability of departments through labor utilization, low rework and one service call completions, proper scheduling, WIP and warranty management and service contracts.
• Partners with customers (internal and external) both timely professionally

Skills: Department Management, Project Coordination, Revenue Growth, Service Excellence, Client Negotiation, Contract Review, Technical Goal-Setting, International Evaluation

• Drives consistent and effective use of pillar tools, effective communication across teams, and seamless reapplication of company best practices and standards.
• By nature of the expanse of expertise and hands-on application of the various CI tools and processes, HPO roles are considered opportunities for developmental candidates for future Plant Manager.
• Promote the continued implementation and integration of HPO tools at the site
• Establish, renew, and communicate the HPO vision at the site.
• Leverage existing resources to facilitate CI tool implementation and documented High Performance Work System methodologies.
• Lead the training systems to support the rollout of the CI tools and concepts to the Plant Manager/Site Leadership team. 
• Assist in the development of site pillar leaders through training sessions, hands-on improvement efforts.
• Seek the best in class systems and establish programs to promote manage and accelerate progress.
• Leading continuous improvement (CI) program, through example and practice.
• Developing annual Policy Deployment plans that feed into overall mission and vision of the company.

Skills: Tool Utilization, Effective Communication, Best Practices Integration, Vision Leadership, Resource Leverage, Training Leadership, Program Development, Continuous Improvement

• Embedding lean data-based thinking into others
• Challenging the status quo and encouraging others to get better every day
• Developing alignment with regional and home office lean team
• Driving a local lean management system and ensure that all elements such as standardized process, problem-solving, and governance
• Utilizing value stream mapping and various lean tools to select the right blend of kaizen events, projects and just do it that drive business improvement
• Leading and facilitating lean activities such as kaizen events and lean process reviews, and work with the event or project leader to prepare for kaizen events using A3 techniques
• Developing and executing a lean transformation roadmap for the branches including plant and transactional office improvements
• Conducting lean assessments and developing an action plan to address opportunities for improvement
• Developing and managing initiatives that identify cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities
• Rigorously and regularly deploy an aligned strategy
• Driving preventative thinking into the application of countermeasures
• Providing on-the-floor first-line leadership to an automatic stamping production cell consisting of five (5) to 10 associates.
• Delivering operational targets, driving safety, quality, continuous improvement, and the training and development of the team.

Skills: Lean Thinking, Status Quo Challenge, Team Alignment, Lean Management, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, Lean Roadmap Execution, Operational Leadership

• Experience FCMG manufacturing industry
• Experience with implementing lean/six sigma methodology or similar, preferably LSS Black Belt
• Well-developed analytical skills and use of a fact-based approach.
• Ability to work cross functionally with good interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate well on all levels of the organization
• Proven project management and strong Excel skills 
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean concepts and principles
• Knowledge and proficiency in processes
• Must be a self-starter with a positive, outgoing attitude
• Experience in the food, chemical, or pharmaceutical industry 
• Have related Lean, TPM, or other knowledge

Qualifications: BA in Organizational Leadership with 4 Years of Experience

• Experience in a similar role within the FMCG and/or Food industry, combined
• Experience in a consulting environment
• Experience with Operational Excellence (e.g. WCOM, TPM, Six Sigma or Lean)
• Good German (fluent) and English (fluent)
• Knowledge expert and develop in-depth knowledge of all technologies and processes onsite.
• Experience in CI initiatives specifically TPM (total productive maintenance)
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment 
• Knowledge of financial concepts and techniques utilized to establish value propositions of operational changes
• Ability to direct and lead cross-functional process improvement teams
• Proven capability to lead change in a team environment
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Be part of something big.

Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering with 7 Years of Experience

• Strong communication skills (listening, verbal, written). 
• Analytical and research Skills
• Skills in computer/ technical literacy – specifically Microsoft Office and PowerPoint. 
• Flexibility/Adaptability, Manage Multiple Priorities
• Interpersonal abilities and leadership/ management skills
• Planning, organizing skills, and problem solving -  reasoning skills, teamwork. 
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflict to reach consensus and common goals. 
• Ability to travel and work extended hours and/ or shifts. 
• Demonstrated successful project management experience
• Use of statistical tools/ methodologies, computers, quality methods, and basic financial principles.
• Be able to lead a team in a lean manufacturing program

Qualifications: BS in Operations Management with 6 Years of Experience

• Experience in implementing Lean in Low Volume High mix type product environment
• Operations or Product Engineering experience
• Excellent communication skills and strong analytical skills
• Proven capability to lead change in a team environment.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Visio, Minitab (or any Statistical software)
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities
• Experienced Lean and 6 Sigma trainer and mentor
• Multiple years of related professional and Supervisory/ Managerial experience
• Strong background in Training and mentoring of Six Sigma/Lean concepts at multiple levels
• Demonstrated strategic ability, business acumen and change leadership capability.
• Experience in working in a multinational company and working lean manufacturing field

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 8 Years of Experience

• Experience utilizing Lean principles, Total Quality, 6S, KanBan, Toyota Production Systems (TPS), Six Sigma, Pull Systems, Visual Management, SMED, Standard Work, Flow Concepts, Level Load Scheduling and other problem-solving CI tools
• Possesses statistical knowledge and the ability to apply analysis techniques to product and process improvement projects
• Experience leading and implementing change in a manufacturing/machining environment, rapid improvement teams, Kaizen events and/or other Lean projects
• Ability to train others and track training effectiveness
• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills in all areas
• Must be driven for results, action-oriented, and possess strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence others internally and externally across all levels
• Ability to manage multiple related teams, set organizational priorities and allocates resources
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. 
• Ability to communicate in English and/or the local language within the facility

Qualifications: BS in Industrial Engineering with 5 Years of Experience

• Solid knowledge of engineering techniques & manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of the manufacturing process and basic machine tool concepts.
• Knowledge of behavioral science, including the ability to motivate, counsel, and constructively deal with people at all levels.
• Strong leadership skills, must be capable of leading their organization on a continuous journey of sustained improvement.
• Good English communication 
• Strong improvement consciousness.
• Familiar with product structure, certain VA/VE knowledge
• Identify projects and improve
• Good work coordination ability and coordination ability organization and training ability

Qualifications: BS in Industrial Engineering with 4 years of Experience.

• Certified Continuous Improvement Manager certification (CCIM) 
• Accredited Lean Six Sigma, Black Belt 
• Proven continuous improvement analytical experience including project management with exposure to minerals processing
• Confident in abilities to lead organizational change
• Dynamic thinking and problem-solving abilities 
• Thorough understanding of the latest process enhancement strategies
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Strategic and analytical mindset with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communicator with top-notch presentation skills

Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of Experience.

• Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Project and Lotus Notes.
• Problem-solving experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical skills and be able to work effectively with several levels of the Company, from the shop floor to upper management.
• Understanding of lean principles, supply chain theory and problem solving techniques 
• Must be able to understand many concepts and be very self-motivated
• Experience in managing digitalization and process improvement projects in procurement or supply chain or similar field 
• Knowledge of project management, recognized qualification in project management 
• Knowledge of procurement processes (strategic and operational) in a business-to-business context

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 3 years of Experience.

• Certified Black Belt from a reputable organization (trained in the DMAIC model)
• Experience in leading medium sized teams, creating an environment where individuals flourish and the team succeeds
• Experience working in a matrixed environment
• Deployment of Lean & Six sigma tools and implementing countermeasures that “stick”
• Ability to deploy a range of styles and approaches when putting forward the convincing argument for the need for change
• Ability to influence leaders at all levels to participate in the change process
• Dynamic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively work with stakeholders

Qualifications: BS in Operations Management with 2 years of Experience.

• Certification and or/demonstrated experience within Lean Methodologies, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Six Sigma Black Belt
• Experience running and facilitating Kaizen events
• Experience in Project Management and successfully leading cultural change
• Proven experience leading cross functional teams to achieve business objectives
• Excellent follow through to ensure objectives and goals are continuously met sitewide
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain or operations experience preferred with continuously increasing responsibility
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/14000, ISO 45001 environments 
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office applications 
• Experience as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Manager, or Industrial Engineer 

Qualifications: BS in Supply Chain Management with 5 years of Experience.