Lean/Continuous Process Improvement Leader
Red Lion Controls

Job Info

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Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism, innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.

Position Summary:

The deployment of the Spectris Business System (SBS) is a major change transformation that requires detailed coordination of change management elements, training and coaching, program management, event planning, execution & follow up, problem solving and the reporting of the benefits. Having elements of the famed Toyota Management System, SBS is a Spectris-wide initiative, supported both at the corporate as well as Operating Companylevel leadership, to help the organization drive continuous improvement, reduce operating expenses, improve our customer experience and to provide numerous opportunities to both grow and develop with the Company.

Red Lion seeks to grow both organically through new product introductions but also through strategic acquisitive growth. For the right individual, the opportunities to grow can be significant.

Organizational Context

The SBS Manager position reports to VP of Operations, has a strong background in operations, supply chain, and continuous improvement, has a management team position, and is 100% dedicated to the deployment of the Business System throughout Red Lion. The role will be supported by, and take some strategic direction from, senior-level resources at the Spectris level.

The overall responsibility of the deployment remains with the Site or Function Leader who is supported by the management team including the SBS Leader. While a principal focus is on manufacturing operations, the SBS leader will identify, enable and support process improvement projects and progress throughout all functions.

While the role has no formal direct reports, the position is one of significant influence who will seek, train and coach organizational resources to run kaizen events and become "lean disciples" to multiply productivity enhancements SBS is designed to drive.

Key Job Requirements

• The SBS Leader will provide support by helping the management team to thoroughly plan, execute and deliver the SBS deployment activities of the SBS Framework.

• The SBS Leader will coordinate the necessary training and coaching to the management team and facilitate the delivery either personally or by using internal and/or external expertise so that they are capable of leading their own training/kaizen events.

• The results of the deployment (exit deliverables, KPI impact and SBS calibration) are owned by the management team and will be reported by the SBS Leader at the steering team meeting and during the deployment reviews with the SBS Group Team expert.

• The SBS Leader will respectfully challenge the status quo and be the role model for SBS thinking.

• Interface with Spectris leadership team regarding SBS progress

Develop people

• Deliver training either directly or via SBS Group coaches or other internal or external experts
• Provide coaching to management team members and kaizen leads on event planning, execution and follow up
• Provide support to the management team on the delivery of results
• Develop and maintain networks with peers across Spectris group deployment sites and known external benchmarks and best practices
• Provide proposals for the site vision to bring the site in line with external benchmarks and best practices

Communicate the lean vision

• Maintain consistent behavior in line with the SBS Guiding Principles & Leadership behaviors
• Coaches the management team on the consistent lean principles
• Communicates the management team's SBS vision to all stakeholders at the site
• Publicize and celebrate the success of the deployment within and beyond the site
• Incorporate SBS into the agenda of all site visits

Deliver results

• Manage the deployment in line with the deployment roadmap milestones and deliverables
• Report the progress of the deployment during the steering team meeting and business SBS reviews
• Prepare for and recommend GO/NO GO and Site Certification Reviews (in accordance with the newly released Bronze, Silver, Gold levels within the Spectris Business System).

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelors or Master's degree is required
• A minimum of 5 years' working experience is required, preferably in an operations management role
• Experience in Lean deployment is required
• Expert lean certification is a preference to start and must be gained within 2 years
• Business English both spoken and written is required
• A passion for Continuous Improvement
• Great networking skills
• The ability to enthuse colleagues in Lean Thinking as a business necessity
• Able to work at multiple levels of the organization, from Team Members on the Shop-floor to Senior Managers in the BGs, COs,
• A belief in 'walking the talk' and working as a member of a team
• Some business travel may be necessary, but the role with primarily be focused in York.

Core Values

• Be True
• Own It
• Aim High

Red Lion Controls provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Red Lion Controls complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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