Continuous Improvement Program Delivery Lead

Pay Range: $$101,000 - $$101,000

 

Together for a cleaner, healthier world. 

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organization, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology.  With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people.  We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organizations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story. 

Platinum Group Metal Services (PGMS) is a leading refiner and recycler of precious group metals. The growing demand for low carbon and responsibly sourced products is creating growth opportunities in critical metals recycling and secondary refining, and as the world’s largest precious metals recycler, PGMS is a key player in the circular economy.

To support, coordinate, and advocate site-wide continuous improvement and lean activities, enabling a step change in the delivery of Operational Excellence.  Drive continuous improvement initiatives and projects, monitor, and maintain assigned lean/cost saving projects and develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
 

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety and well-being of yourself and your colleagues and support regulatory requirements for permits and licenses (encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example)
• Work both alone and with leadership support, identifying, facilitating, and project managing continuous improvement projects throughout the business delivering successful outcomes
• Deliver coaching of Foundation Lean tools to all levels of the organization to create a culture of continuous improvement meeting our Operational Excellence requirements
• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of improvement across the site for the business
• Generate reports, charts, and other documentation required for sector, group, and program / project reporting ensuring they contain relevant KPI’s and metrics to demonstrate progress and escalate problem areas
• Analyze manufacturing, quality, and/or business-related performance data to identify and drive data-driven capability assessments and process improvements within the organization
• Work towards increasing departmental and manufacturing efficiencies - Reduced Scrap/waste; Improve flow; Reduce lead times; Improve On-Time-In-Full deliveries; Improve quality; Improve key metrics 
• Identify problems, confirming root causes and implement improvement actions
• Provide leadership and coaching to Departments, team leaders, and team members in improvement activities
• Ensure the Continuous Improvement programs and projects are sustainable over long-term time frames through the creation, training, and evaluation of the effectiveness of Standardized Work
• Support Manager in CI/JMPS (Johnson Matthey Production System) program establishment and success through the facilitation and capturing of all improvement activity within all departments whether directly involved or not
• Develop detailed project plans and comprehensive project documentation to track progress and measure performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
• Deliver financial savings that are aligned with strategic business targets
• Educate and train associates in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement tools and methodologies to improve the company's products, machines, and processes
• Review current best practices both internally within Johnson Matthey and externally, to ensure operations act in the most efficient manner
• Active involvement in stock take activities as required

Requirements for the role:

• B.S Degree in Chemical Engineering or other engineering discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in lean manufacturing and project management
• Experience or education in IT systems commonly used in Operations and Management environments would be advantageous (particularly TrakSYS, PowerBI, PowerApps)
• Experience of deploying improvement projects and managing the process through to completion
• Experience in building strategic working relationships, and working across departmental boundaries
• Understanding of Lean tools and how to coach and deliver them, along with experience of implementing them in the workplace
• Experience of using problem solving techniques, using proven root cause analysis – Desirable
• Certified Lean Associate or Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt – Desirable
• Capability to support the creation of strategic plans through analysis of current strengths and weaknesses of the business against business goals and requirements – Desirable
• Minitab (or JMP) experience (statistical software) – Desirable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to communicate effectively and allow people to see all opportunities available to them and their department – Desirable

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits program helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on job share and flexible working patterns.

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How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online.  For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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