Continuous Improvement Lead

Continuous Improvement Lead

Location: 16 Bulge Road, Devens MA

Benefits: Enhanced Carer/Paternity Leave, Additional Holiday, EAP and more

Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/

Group: https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/

We're currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to join us. You'll join a dynamic team of engineers, salespeople, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers, chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers and many more.

Globally we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want to be an employer where you make our difference.

At Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, you face different challenges every single day. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to live your life outside of your job.

We offer a full induction with training and ongoing support for all our systems and products. Along with this you'll gain access to SSE academy where you can upskill and develop at your own pace.

Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an SSE PLC Group company (https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/). SSE (London Stock Exchange - FTSE 50) is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, employing 8500 people across 130+ operating units globally. We offer a range of fluid handling solutions across the biotech and industrial markets.

This role will focus on:

The Continuous Improvement Lead plays a crucial role in organization by driving initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, productivity, and quality. Therefore, this role will be pivotal in shaping Watson-Marlow Americas Manufacturing Operational Excellence journey.

The Continuous Improvement Lead will provide the leadership and coordination of all continuous improvement activities across WMAMI. This role seeks to build a sustainable continuous improvement culture using proven methodologies including Six Sigma, Lean thinking and practices.

What you'll be doing

Evaluate existing processes to identify areas for improvement.

Use data-driven analysis to pinpoint inefficiencies and develop strategies to address them. Undertake local continuous improvement investigations, taking a risk reward approach

Reporting against KPI's for compliance

Provide support to tall departments and work closely with design, production and process engineers

Facilitate structured continuous improvement projects

Initiating and developing the continuous improvement and operational excellence framework

Guide others on Lean principles, methods and tools etc.

Record, track and report successes together with measurable improvements & savings gained

Assist in the development to the Operational Excellence Roadmap

Directly provide formal and informal Operational Excellence training and coaching

Active Leader in Business Planning and Daily management reviews as appropriate

Ensure successful kaizen by implementing good kaizen process and procedure including:

Planning of kaizen activities with a dynamic funnel process tied to the business plan and needs

Kaizen execution

Sustainment of results

Promote, facilitate, coach and diagnose workflow impediments and wastes and provide support to the team on problem solving and improvement activities

Benchmark and incorporate best practices from other WM locations as appropriate

Work with other departments in the design and development of business processes, manufacturing cells, production aids, equipment, jigs and fixtures as needed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Current or prior Lean / continuous improvement experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business or equivalent

Project Management experience

6 Sigma Green belt or Black belt preferred

Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and create action plans for implementing solutions

Strong problem-solving ability

Highly motivated and results focused

Resilient and ability to influence and lead others

Good written and verbal communication

Closing date: July 01, 2024

As a growing and ambitious organization with a presence in over 60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offer you the working environment and support needed to be successful. We are committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

About Watson-Marlow

Every day, we help companies across the globe to be more efficient and sustainable. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is the world leader in niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies.

Comprising ten established brands, each with their area of expertise, but together offering our customers unrivalled solutions for their pumping and fluid transfer applications. Together with our colleagues across Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, we are proud to be a FTSE 50 company.