Lean Process Engineer
BAE Systems, Gregson Lane, Lancashire
Lean Process Engineer
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BAE Systems, Gregson Lane, Lancashire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 16 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- Responsible for continuous improvement, being an innovator of positive change that impacts Safety, Quality, Deliver, Cost and People
- Drives execution of Lean principles and all related initiatives such as Kaizen, structured problem solving and other "Best in Class" continuous improvement processes
- Lead various cross-functional teams with manufacturing operations in support of Kaizen and Lean Action Work-out events
- Create and improve Value Stream Maps to find opportunities for production/process enhancement to achieve organizational goal
- Implement Lean Manufacturing strategy and initiatives including set-up reduction, workplace organization, standardized work, process/workflow improvements, and visual management, and inventory reduction
- Create performance management reporting through Lean visual management methods and through Daily Management to improve SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People)
- Analysing problems, account for variances, drive for root cause and implement improved methods and procedures, create, review and update improvement plans
- Inspiring shop improvement through implementation and coaching of Daily Management from shop operators through management
Demonstrated experience in a production manufacturing role responsible for driving process improvements - Exceptional organizational and project management skills; demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
- Awareness of Continuous Improvement principles such as Effective Line Management, Built in Quality, Process Control, Rate Manufacture (Takt & Flow), Kaizen, Standardised Work, Problem Solving, 5S - Workplace Organisation
- Proven experience in conducting Kaizens Desirable:
- Project Management experience is advantageous
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Continuous Improvement Team: As a part of Continuous Improvement team, you will partner with the organisational leadership to drive process improvements that will deliver effective Manufacturing Operations processes, meet customers demand requirements and on time delivery Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.