Continuous Improvement Specialist
BAE Systems, Troy Town, Medway
Continuous Improvement Specialist
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BAE Systems, Troy Town, Medway
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 12 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- Playing a leading role in 'designing the future' of Logistics e.g. Oracle upgrade and site transformation
- Working with the Logistics and wider Operations team to deliver continuous improvement activities within (but not limited to) the OKR programme and the 'making life easier' process
- Processing mapping requirements with both current and future requirements
- Utilising your continuous improvement background to identify efficiency opportunities within current processes
- Demonstrating a data focused approach to ensure future requirements are met (e.g. service level improvements or future factory requirements)
- Facilitating internal logistics workshops to generate the relevant information required by wider transformation team(s)
- Being informed of wider opportunities that may be of interest/benefit to Logistics e.g. technological advancements, such as robotic movements or digital work queues
- Displaying a vision for improvement opportunities and appropriately suggest, engage, plan and deliver such opportunities. E.g. Oracle upgrades, Site Transformation, As Continuous Improvement Specialist you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of transformation activities for current site activities and those linked to the brand-new factory being built at Rochester. The Rochester site is undergoing a £220 million upgrade, the new facility will combine manufacturing, engineering and office space. This role will play a critical part on how the logistics team evolve to suit new demands for the present and future. The Logistics team is made up of 50 people, across Goods Inwards, Stores, Packing, Import/Export and Dispatch. The team are responsible for ensuring efficient movement and management of parts and products within clear guidelines and processes. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
- Proven transformation/improvement experience, used to fast pace working environment
- Experience of process mapping requirements
- Presenting data/ running workshops Desirable:
- Lean Six sigma background (green belt level)
- Oracle ERP advantageous
- Manufacturing background
- Exposure to a Logistics environment
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
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