Operational Excellence Practitioner

Description

• Assess, improve and develop the Operational Excellence knowledge, skills and abilities of the business group or function so they can incorporate Operational Excellence principles, concepts, and tools into their day to day activities and processes
• Lead high-profile – high-visibility projects using LSS, Agile, and/or project management methodologies
• Provide hands on utilization, implementation of Operational Excellence tools and concepts to identify areas for improvement that can accelerate business results, reduce COPQ and improve execution
• In conjunction with the Operational Excellence Master, provide diagnostics of the business group or function throughout the year to identify potential Operational Excellence projects
• Implement and drive continuous improvement within the business group or function
• Maintain KPIs for quality, productivity costs, and service delivery such as first-time quality, on time delivery, or efficiency improvements
• Using DMAIC or other improvement methodologies, identify critical processes and controls necessary to meet business objectives
• Oversee the preparation and facilitation of Kaizen events
• Develops workable implementation plans, communicates changes effectively, and builds commitment and overcomes resistance.

Requirements

• Travel is required for this role, approximately 10% of the time. This is expected to be internationally within Europe and domestically in the UK between Aberdeen and Rosyth
• Experience in Six Sigma / Lean Management Green Belt and the ability to achieve certification
• PMP or Scrum Master preferred
• A knowledge of industry practices and customer requirements.
• A knowledge of operational excellence, Lean Six Sigma principles and practices.
• Project Management or Agile experience
• This role requires flexibility to work early evening hours in order to effectively collaborate with colleagues located in different time zones
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid understanding of strategy deployment, management by objectives, culture change initiatives, change management and organizational development concepts .
• An ability to learn and apply new and emerging process improvement knowledge at a rapid pace.
• Lean Expert or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Substantive experience in process improvement and/or project leadership
• Strong curiosity, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record in lean/six sigma implementation through redesigned processes
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a quantitative role

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance