Flex Business Excellence Lead 

United Kingdom, England 

523606580

employee to be based in

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.

:

• 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

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 emailand 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).