Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist

Job Description

Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist

Location: Slough, UK  (on-site full-time)

Salary: £43,300 - £52,000 (depending on the experience), annual bonus, benefits

What are we looking for?

• Preffered: Degree in Engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field of study with at least 2 years' experience in a TPM manufacturing environment
• OR
• Around 4 years experience in manufacturing with Problem Solving experience
• Preferred: Formal qualification in Six Sigma problem solving or similar
• Mechanical/technical aptitude Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Clear ability to relate to and motivate people
• Certified trainer or demonstrated capability to effectively train associates
• Provides clear and effective coaching and feedback
• Experience managing contractors
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP
• Experience with digitalisation and automation (preferred)
  
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

Subject Matter Expertise

• Be the process area specialist for a defined area of expertise including close collaboration with other sites in the network and teams outside of the value stream e.g. R&D, Technical, engineering.
• MSE subject matter expertise and coaching.
• Responsible for skills and training materials in the value stream relating to their subject matter expertise. This includes ownership of creating, updating and approval of these materials as needed and delivering training where appropriate to eliminate losses.
• Responsible for skills and training materials in the value stream relating to their subject matter expertise. This includes ownership of creating, updating and approval of these materials as needed and delivering training where appropriate to eliminate losses.

Solving complex operational problems using Focused Improvement methodology (Green Belt) and coaching basic problem solving initiatives.

Implementing, leading and coaching projects/task groups aimed at improving the lines results (safety, Quality, Performance, People, Costs).

Implementation and coaching of improvements through cooperation across functions including Engineering, IE, Reliability/maintenance, R&D and management of work of external contractors.

Introducing new initiatives and ways of working to the value stream.

Creating, updating and supervising factory documentation/instructions including Generating operational standards (SOPs, 5S, CIL and centerlines.)

Implementation of other activities resulting from the SSIP or Corrective actions and preventative actions (CAPA).

Focused Improvement – Loss Analysis

• Data analysis aimed at identifying losses and their sources.
• Implementation/supervision of tools/systems for measuring, controlling and increasing the efficiency of production lines.
• Verification of the effectiveness of improvement projects and the benefits resulting from them.
  
  

FMOS (Factory Management Operation System)

• Active participation and coaching in FMOS structure.
• Owning performance KPIs within the FMOS system.
  
  

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.  
• Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. 
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. 
• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus. 
  
  

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here.