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Process Improvement Manager
Rail
West Midlands
Permanent ⁄ £35000 - £40000
Updated February 20, 2012
London Midland are introducing a new engineering management system and require a Process Improvement Manager to analyse, develop and implement improvement proposals to support change throughout the fleet activity so that costs, productivity and outputs are optimised.
• Utilising recognised improvement techniques critically review existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement and implement change whilst engaging with all colleagues.
• Implementing the principles of EFQM promote a culture of continuous improvement to deliver increased productivity and cost reduction
• Create by review a portfolio of standard times for all tasks to allow actual time to be compared with an acceptable norm.
• Generate management reports that compare outputs to agreed key performance indicators to challenge improvement where necessary.
Who we're looking for
• You will be a change agent with great influencing skills, experienced in delivering productivity and efficiency in an engineering or production environment.
• Experience of an integrated maintenance management system.
• Proficiency in Lean tools including Six Sigma.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence key stakeholders.
• Educated to a degree standard.
• Logical thinker, analytically skilled.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in the rail industry however given the current demand in the sector, candidates with experience in any industrial manufacturing environment will be actively considered, including aerospace, automotive or general manufacturing.
About our client
London Midland operates train services through the heart of England from London in the south, to Birmingham in the Midlands and Liverpool in the north west. London Midland began operating on 11 November 2007. 50 million passenger journeys a year are made on our services; we manage 147 stations and operate over 1,300 services a day.
The Company has just finished investing in its second fleet of trains and continues to invest in new processes and systems. At an exciting time new opportunities exist to help drive London Midland forward. Through superior technology, strong work ethic, a culture that encourages team work, continuous improvement their mission is to be an industry leader. Their values based culture means not only is there a continued commitment to excellence in all areas of the business, but outstanding opportunities for career progression will always exist for achievers.
What's on offer
Circa £40k + Excellent benefits including final salary pension.
All direct and 3rd party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page for consideration.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0)121 230 9415.
Job Ref: 13194476
Your application will be sent to Robin Seehra.
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