Continuous Improvement Manager

Having drastically increased our European footprint in a short period, we are looking to appoint a Continuous Improvement Manager to be dedicated to our Belle Eau Park site in Ambient. You would be joining Lineage during an exciting period of growth and innovation, with the opportunity to make an immediate, meaningful impact. Format: Onsite full time Working hours: Monday - Friday working on Days - There will be a need to be flexible on occasion as our operation is 24/7. What you will be doing: As the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will be responsible for training, mentoring, establishing, implementing and maintaining an environment of Lean within our Belle Eau Park Distribution Centre. Additionally, you will lead the overall direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lean systems infrastructure in all phases of the operation. In your role, you will:

• Define requirements for operations and ensure the implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed business requirements and customer expectations.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert and a key contributor on complex or critical assignments.
• Advise and coach other team members and ensure a developmentally productive environment for all.
• Administer and communicate company policies, goals, strategies and vision.
• Facilitate quality systems, continuous process improvements, and safety initiatives in accordance with Lean thinking throughout the organization.
• Advance company metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale.
• Develop, model and coach Lean applications.
• Review Lean performance expectations with leadership teams across the organization.
• Perform administrative duties commensurate with the requirements of the organization including data gathering, metrics, reports and newsletters.
• Mentor, coach and train various levels throughout the company.
  
  To be successful in this position, we need you to:
• Demonstrate experience in Lean deployment.
• Thrive in matrix environments.
• Be adept at building relationships with different stakeholders.
You will also have:
• A degree in Engineering, Logistics, Operations, Management, Lean Manufacturing or related field (preferred but not essential).
• 3+ years of warehouse operations experience and/or Lean experience.
• Flexibility to travel to support other facilities in the Lineage Network.
Working environment:
• Cold storage warehouse with temperatures between -20 and 0 degrees.
• You need to have an ability to withstand cold storage temperatures for extended periods of time (Appropriate personal protective equipment will be provided).
  
  Lineage is the world's largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions - this means we help move food from farms to the dinner table, with more than 22,000 employees across over 400 locations and spanning 20 countries across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America., Why Lineage?
We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day.

Aside from a competitive starting salary, you're set to gain so much from being part of high quality and collaborative team. This is the start of CI activity at Lineage in Europe so you will have plenty of opportunities to influence decisions, implement changes and make a visible impact. Later on, you will also have the possibility to move to bigger, more complex sites. You will be part of a large multi country team with its supportive leader, and experienced colleagues to learn from - this is a great development opportunity to learn new skills. Our leadership culture focuses us on developing talent internally; this is a great opportunity to grow your career at a leading global company. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK., As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That's why we offer competitive rates of pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us - plus generous financial rewards when you successfully refer new employees. This is enhanced by recognition schemes (so that your hard work won't go unnoticed), plus the chance to make your salary go even further with our cycle-to-work scheme and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union.