Job Introduction
WG&S currently have an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Leader to join our team at SBP, to support the implementation of the OBU improvement agenda with particular focus on embedding our continuous improvement program in Packaging Operations.
Main Responsibility
- Support in the implementation of the Team Performance System and other continuous improvement programs such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Visual management and other established continuous improvement practices
- Deliver training to site teams and team leaders on core CI activities and provide ongoing coaching to develop their skills and capability
- Deliver improvement projects and ensure they are delivered within agreed timeframe, scope and budget
- Co-ordinate the development of Standards to support the program and enable consistent implementation
- Build strong cross functional relationships that ensure the embedding of a sustainable continuous improvement culture and be responsible for embedding a culture of change management that is rigorously adhered to
- Lead the development and implementation of business systems, resulting in the delivery of real-time information which is visible, meaningful and supports the delivery of the goals and targets of the business
Our Ideal Candidate
- Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Expert level of understanding in continual improvement principles and practices
- Knowledge and demonstrable experience of ‘Best in Class’ manufacturing techniques, processes and principles
- Demonstrable experience of working in Continuous Improvement roles and delivering significant improvements
- Knowledge and experience of Supply Chain Management and bottling operations is desirable
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex problems into simple solutions.
What we can offer you
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
- Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
- Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
- Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
- Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.
About William Grant & Sons
A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS
William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.
We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.
At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.
OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY
Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment.enquiries@wgrant.com.
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