Lean Facilitator

SUMMARY:
The Lean Facilitator will therefore support the development and implementation of efficiency.

POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the role is focused on the implementation of Lean and World-class Manufacturing principles within the BevCo Manufacturing environment. The Lean Facilitator will therefore support the development and implementation of efficient and effective business operations.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

• Traineeship on operations management, with specific focus on manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives, reporting systems (Shopware & SAP) and lean principles. 
• Involvement in project-based assignments and exposure to all aspects of our business, in particular Operations (1 Green Belt project per year). 
• Develop and support the implementation of the World Class Manufacturing Programme within the operation. 
• Drive the OEE step change program utilising a Green Belt project 
• Support the learning and development function with training delivery

Strategy and Planning: 

• Evaluate manufacturing and production performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
• Measure effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes and finds ways to improve regional processes

Operational Enhancements and Efficiencies: 

• Providing manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production performance records and data for the region. 
• Fulfil the function of Shopware super-user to ensure that the investment in the technology delivers optimal capability. 
• Engage with the regional operations manager to the support the day-today operations of the Regional operation, to realise goals and objectives. 
• With respect to operational matters, ensure communications, resolution of issues and project development where appropriate.

General Business, Financial and People Management:

• Actively participate in strategic planning and budgeting processes
• Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems 
• Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls 
• Ensure Adherence to all applicable Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Standards
• Manage cost drivers and take the necessary action to mitigate financial risk and address variances and discrepancies 
• Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal directed people leadership

Qualifications and Experience 

• BEng Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial (preferred) 
• Exposure to manufacturing and engineering 
• At least 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• FMCG experience advantageous

Key Qualities Communication 

• Complex written proposals or presentations aimed at setting or changing strategy for a business unit or an external client Problem Solving 
• Proactive identification of interconnected functional problems, determine impact, patterns and trends, identify best fit alternatives, best practice solutions and anticipate future problems. The role will rely on influence and facts to promote effective problem solving of others. Relationships Maintained 
• Groups of individuals at a senior management level inside the organisation