Lean Deployment Leader - Norcross at Spectris Plc
Norcross, GA
About the Job
SBS Deployment Leader
Norcross, GA
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!
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.
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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