The Smiths Excellence System (SES) team delivers results and drives a culture of continuous improvement by analysing existing processes, identifying areas of improvement, and building business cases with a clear focus on delivering significant results for the organisation.
Our focus is on delivering sustainable change from the top down which is aligned to strategic business priorities, and maximum business and commercial value.
How we empower and upskill internal teams to maximise our organisational capability and promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement is keySPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Work with leaders to understand priorities linked to the Y-Tree, creates Hoppers and assist prioritisation on an ongoing basisApply statistical tools to define, measure, analyse, improve, and control change in our processesLead project teams that deliver hard hitting results that are connected to the strategic business priorities for the organisationDemonstrate leadership skills by challenging projects with more uncertain outcomesSynthesize large amounts of data into clear management communicationMaintain strong communication with sponsors and process owners to ensure effective project managementEffectively deploy Lean tools to reduce waste and improve standard workActively coach Green Belts (GBs) to ensure strong project attainment in a timely fashionSelect high potential employees to train and develop further in process improvement methodologiesPreferred Education, Qualification and Experience:Continuous improvement mindset and interest – potentially demonstrated by pursuit of Green Belt or beyond qualification at SmithsProject Management experience – both knowledge on the core principles and practical application of the skills at each project phaseComplex process efficiency, effectiveness or improvement experience – likely focused on growth or customer experienceExperience managing a team – direct or matrixStakeholder management experience in a business and complex change contextExceptional knowledge and demonstration of the SLBMBA and/or consultancy experienceLean Six Sigma experience would be an advantage but not an essential prerequisiteSkills:Strong leadership:Driving Change:Resilience and Determination:Governance Mindset:Results Orientation:Stakeholder impactCollaboration and InfluencingSolution minded#J-18808-Ljbffr