This role is to development, planning and delivery of improvement projects that will improve efficiency and support organisation growth. Leading a continuous improvement culture within the organisation and oversee Maintnence & Facilities Opertaions 

Main Duties and responsibilities

• Review existing operational processes in order to establish current state with a view to cost savings, efficiency improvements, or capacity improvements to satisfy current demand but also to align with future requirements.
• To implement the change strategy to support the organisation strategic plan in terms of plant and capacity.
• To Deliver the long-term utilities plan and a maintenance and replacement programme for site buildings and machinery.
• Lead and provide support for the justification of capital equipment projects.
• Apply project management techniques (schedule, cost and communications) and coordination of internal and external resources in the on-time delivery of projects.
• Drive implementation and maintenance of LEAN and CI practices across the organisation.
• Drive disruptive cost reduction plans into existing processes.
• Lead productivity improvement plans within production.
• Management of operations performance indicators.
• Lead the development and management of documentation in support of process technology, standard operating procedures and process control.
• Develop and maintain long term positive relationships with service providers.
• Ensure the security and sustainability of sources of essential products and services, adhering to health, safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering/Manufacturing degree or suitably qualified through experience.
• 5+ years in an engineering or manufacturing leadership role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment essential.
• Use of Lean problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies and practises.