Continuous Improvement Lead
Job description
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Are you passionate about Continous Improvement. We are looking to recruit an expereinced Continous Improvement / Process Improvement Lead in Hereford on a permanent basis.
Are you already a CI Lead or someone that has a strong background in Continous Improvement that is looking for their next step in to a senior role.
Skills needed:
* Manufacturing experience in delivering technical solutions.
* Practical knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or similar Continuous Improvement techniques.
* Strong understanding of ISO and BSI systems and processes.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Excellent analytical problem solving skills.
* Proven ability to drive change and implement continuous improvement plans.
Monday to Friday 0800-1700
Permanent Contract
Enhanced Benefits
If this opportunity sounds of interest, please apply today and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail.
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About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your Lean Six Sigma certification prominently as this is specifically mentioned as essential for the role
📊 Quantify your CI achievements: 'Led 12 improvement projects reducing waste by 25% and saving £180k annually'
🏭 Emphasise your manufacturing experience with specific technical solutions you've delivered
🎯 Showcase your ISO/BSI systems knowledge with concrete examples of implementation or compliance projects
🤝 Demonstrate your change management abilities with examples of successfully driving improvement plans across teams
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- •Led 15 Lean Six Sigma projects across 3 manufacturing lines, achieving £240k annual cost savings and 18% reduction in cycle time
- •Implemented ISO 9001 compliance framework for 8 production processes, ensuring 100% audit success rate over 24 months
- •Drove change management initiative affecting 45 manufacturing staff, delivering 22% improvement in overall equipment effectiveness
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Stafforce's commitment to manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement aligns perfectly with my passion for driving operational efficiency. With extensive experience in Lean Six Sigma implementation and ISO compliance, I am excited to contribute to your Hereford facility's improvement initiatives.
My background in manufacturing process optimisation has equipped me with the technical expertise to deliver measurable results whilst maintaining quality standards. I have successfully led cross-functional teams through complex change management programmes, consistently achieving cost savings and efficiency gains.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Walk me through how you would implement a Lean Six Sigma DMAIC project in a manufacturing environment
- ›How do you ensure ISO compliance while implementing continuous improvement initiatives?
- ›What tools and techniques do you use for root cause analysis in manufacturing processes?
- ›Describe your experience with value stream mapping and process optimisation
- ›How do you measure the success of continuous improvement initiatives?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to drive change in a resistant manufacturing environment
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a significant process improvement opportunity
- ›Give an example of how you've communicated complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
- ›Tell me about a challenging continuous improvement project you led and how you overcame obstacles
- ›Describe a time when you had to influence others to adopt new processes or procedures
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to drive change in a resistant manufacturing environment
Describe a situation where you identified a significant process improvement opportunity