Business Excellence Lead

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don\’t meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people\’s lives. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don\’t meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. We are looking for a new Business Excellence Lead employee to be based in Warrington. Job Summary: In charge of continuously driving a culture of excellence in the organization and enabling waste removal activities using lean and six sigma approaches and tools and guiding actions to a sustainable conclusion. What a typical day looks like : Work as a change agent and drive lean and six sigma activities. In charge of eliminating waste and create value by reducing variation in the processes to achieve sustainable results throughout the site. Utilize Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) techniques, initiate process improvements, cycle time reductions, cost reductions and other activities aimed at reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities in the process. Facilitate Continues Improvement Transformation activities through Kaizen, workshops and Small Group Activities. Create and validate processes/standards to drive continuous improvement Coach and mentor those working towards and those who have attained Green Belt accreditation for lean or six sigma Support training at site to expand the team working towards Green Belt accreditation Perform assessment of the site Continuous Improvement Maturity Tracker (CIMT) and drive initiatives to close gaps. Participate in the Flex Business Excellence community forums, sharing ideas, best practices and critique for UK sites to improve together Use Center Point portal as depository to enable data research and cost saving effectiveness The experience we’re looking to add to our team: Typically, 5+ years of related experience. Green Belt on lean, six sigma, Industrial Engineering Teamwork participation to enable continuous improvement. Demonstrates detailed expertise in very complex functional/technical area or broad breadth of knowledge in multiple areas Must be able to guide and direct projects and business initiatives. Financial, research and statistical skills to resolve complex and conflicting goals. Ability to define project to business needs, define goals, targets, metrics, data collection, establish facts and problem resolution. Able to facilitate workshops and meetings, documenting outputs in appropriate format Recognizes and develops talent as a key element of executing operational business plans Comprehends the strategic & tactical impact of the function across sites Eligibility to work in the UK Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide: Continuous training tailored to your role and skill set 33 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays per annum Holiday purchase scheme Pension and life assurance scheme Funding, Education, Study and Training scheme – employees can apply for £250/year which aids their development such as gym membership, language classes Flexible working hours Hybrid working Great team and work environment, a truly international workplace Supportive and flexible culture Challenging assignments Charity of the year and volunteering opportunities in the local community Employee Assistance Program Place of work: Warrington Please note that our recruitment team is based in Hungary and therefore you may be called by an international number. (+36…) Please also be aware that there are currently no direct public transport links to site so possessing your own transport is required. TK43 Job CategoryOperational Excellence Required Skills: Optional Skills: Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We\’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we\’ll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). #J-18808-Ljbffr