Head of Continuous Improvement

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Continuous Improvement. Full time permanent position 39 hours per week. Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB. Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

To oversee, direct process improvement teams to help achieve business goals and report on progress to the senior management.

Perks And Benefits

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking

Essential Responsibilities

• Must maintain knowledge of current Lean manufacturing processes and tools to educate critical people within the organisation on suggested approaches to improve the company’s machine, products and processes.
• To manage and be responsible for a team of PIE's on a day to day basis.
• Lead training to implement identified strategies for improvement.
• Prepare technical reports, case study documentation and training manuals.
• Focus on continuous improvement to eliminate short and long-term problems.
• Provide leadership to build commitment and understanding of lean principles, such as six sigma and Kaizen to accomplish the improvement goals for the organisation.
• Support & Lead constructive change by eliminating barriers to team success.
• Facilitate the development of process models/maps in as is/o be formals.
• Facilitate the setting of priorities, objectives, goals, measures and metrics for process improvement projects, ensuring that these are monitored, controlled and sustainable.
• Manage the team chartering process.
• Ensure that a project plan is developed, agreed and approved for each defined project.
• Assist in the selection of team members.
• Specify the appropriate lean process improvement methodologies and tools.
• Work with site management to plan and lead improvement projects, involving executive management and stakeholders in improvement projects.
• Communicate lessons learnt and best practice from improvement projects across divisions.

Position Requirements

• Academic: BSc in a relevant discipline i.e industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or engineering technology. Six Sigma Certification from a reputable manufacturing organisation. Formal training/certification in lean manufacturing.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience of facilitating and training a technical work force. Proven experience in implementing Lean Six Sigma manufacturing tools in a manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies

• Methodical; project management; Six Sigma; man management; written and verbal communication, data analysis.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Skills: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software and particularly spreadsheet applications.
• Abilities: Detail-orientated.
• Personal Attributes: Proactive, Focused and self-confident, Objective, Trustworthy, Results-oriented, Problem solver, Facilitator of change, Creative, Visionary (ability to see the big picture), Ability to manage conflict, Earns respect of colleagues, Ability to work at all levels, Self-directed and self-motivated, Demonstrates strong leadership with competent verbal and written communication skills, Completer/finisher, Team player.

About us:

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!