Continuous Improvement Manager

You will lead the Continuous Improvement team and help embed a strong Lean and Continuous Improvement culture across the site. You will drive Operational Excellence by developing team capability, coaching leaders and prioritising improvement initiatives that deliver sustainable improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and financial performance.,

• Coordinate the site Continuous Improvement plan and measure results, including financial benefits.
• Partner with site leadership to identify Lean Operational Excellence projects and use Lean Six Sigma approaches to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Build Continuous Improvement capability through coaching, training and the effective use of CI tools.
• Lead Lean implementation and help ensure process performance is effectively monitored.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, identifying and responding to their needs and concerns.
• Manage and develop the Continuous Improvement team, enabling colleagues to deliver their roles to the expected standards., Success in this role is about more than technical Continuous Improvement expertise.
• DRIVE : Take ownership, prioritise what matters most and consistently deliver results, including when circumstances are challenging.
• DARE : Challenge respectfully, embrace difficult opportunities and seek new ideas that help Norgine innovate and grow.
• DEVELOP : Build strong connections, collaborate across teams, value different perspectives and help others realise their potential., Our benefits may vary per location. Please liaise with the Norgine TA representative to obtain more information.
  
  Strong knowledge and practical experience of Lean Thinking and operations, preferably within manufacturing and ideally across multiple sites.
• Experience using Lean methodologies such as 5S, Gemba Walk, Kaizen Teian, Autonomous Maintenance, Kanban, PDCA, SMED, visual management, Value Stream Mapping and the 7 types of waste.
• Experience supervising and directing people and resources to achieve defined outcomes.
• Strong data collection and analysis capability, together with gap analysis, prioritisation, communication and negotiation skills.
• An adaptive mindset and the ability to work effectively across multiple priorities.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience working in a multicultural and international environment is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline is desirable, but not essential.
  
  At Norgine, you'll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, with opportunities to develop your career while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. We value people who are curious, collaborative, open to different perspectives and comfortable working independently.