Operational Excellence Specialist

What will this role achieve?

We are seeking a talented high potential individual reporting into the Operational Excellence Manager, who will help to deliver world class manufacturing operations to a site. The role is mainly site based but will have a requirement to work alongside the Excellence Central Team to support the establishment of a continuous Improvement culture by reducing non-value adding activities across the site and wider business.

You will be proactive in supporting the site’s Excellence vision, ensuring the site is aligned driving for profitable growth and a standardised approach to Continuous Improvement.

Note, this role will be site-based in Manchester, Wellington Road North, SK4 5AU

What will be your key deliverables?

• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Responsible for delivering engaging communications around Operational Excellence / Lean processes and results across site
• Responsible for ensuring that the site's Lean roll out is consistent with the overall Excellence approach within pladis UK&I
• Leading and coaching teams to conduct ‘narrow and deep’ interventions aimed at reducing cost, using Lean tools & techniques
• Leading Lean training courses across the site and, if required, other pladis sites
• Accountable for the building and execution of site improvement pipeline to deliver cost base improvement aligned to budget
• Responsible for the identification and submission of Capex. projects related to plant efficiency
• Experience in digital transformation with a focus on utilising MES systems to enhance site performance.
• Champion the ongoing digital transformation at site, aligning across the UK

Bring your experience

Essential

• Motivated and passionate about Continuous Improvement (CI), with a resilient character – you will be able to empower people!
• Strong understanding of lean tools & techniques within CI & Leadership elements
• Track record of operating in a Manufacturing / Supply Chain CI culture
• Influencing across all levels on site and the business

Desirable

• Experience working with Site Leadership Teams
• Capex understanding and experience
• Experiencing of leading diverse teams
• Project Management Experience
• Data Analysis Skills
• Lean six sigma qualifications (Green Belt)

What will the interview process be?

• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Private medical Insurance
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We support diverse voices through our Employee Resource Groups like BeingShe, BeingAble, BeingUnited, BeingProud and our Neurodiversity Network. We also offer mentorship through the pladis Mentoring Scheme, have Site Based Women’s Networks and support initiatives like Women in Engineering. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team!