Six Sigma Practitioner

Recruiter: Theo James
Location: Consett
Salary: Up to £55,000
Application date: 11th Sep 2024

The Lean Six Sigma Practitioner leads key cross-functional Lean Six Sigma improvement projects across the site focused on improving processes in both operational and support departments.

They are responsible for deploying the use of Lean Six Sigma & Kaizen PDCA tools and methodologies across the site, leading efforts to reduce variation and waste within processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and deliver CI projects using Kaizen, Lean & Six Sigma methodologies.
2. Identify & quantify opportunities to deliver improvements across the site in relation to Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
3. Drive a reduction in “Defects” & Process “Waste” in processes to maximise Quality & Productivity.
4. Identify and deliver Kaizen, Lean & Six Sigma training for targeted resources & support.
5. Lead Quality & Manufacturing efficiency improvement activities using appropriate improvement tools.
6. Support the implementation of new products and processes with the most appropriate methodology/tools as required.
7. Lead & support the training and coaching of staff to increase capability in the use of Kaizen, Lean & Six Sigma improvement tools.

Skills & Experience

1. Qualified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
2. Be qualified to degree level or equivalent year’s experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Leadership.
3. Has comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated practical experience of Kaizen, Lean & Six Sigma tools such as PDCA, 5S, Standard Work, TAKT time Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Cp, CpK, Gage R&R, DOE & Minitab software.
4. Has knowledge and understanding of manufacturing technology such as DMEA, FMEA, Design for Manufacture.
5. Has knowledge of differing manufacturing & assembly processes.

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