The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
The PositionContinuous Improvement Champion
Job Summary
Hours of work: Mon to Fri (flexible) 8:30am - 4:30pm
As a Continuous Improvement Champion, you will be part of a team rolling out an enhanced phase of the internal CI program by collaborating closely with the operational teams from multiple sites in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Staffordshire.
Why work for Imerys?
At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities
available.
The key tasks and your responsibilities:
You will be part of the UK Continuous Improvement Team, putting into practice the methodologies in line with the Imerys Production System and taking part in applying it on-site, including:
- Support implementation using the “sprint” approach.
- Facilitate the introduction of new practices and digital/non-digital based working tools to improve capabilities of managers and employees at designated sites.
- Collaborate and work closely with all site organisational levels, from senior management to the shop floor as needed.
- Support applying full methodology, on-site and hands-on, including Site Engagement and Preparations, Training and Coaching, Work processes and Work environment optimizations and assessing impact of improvements.
- Program roll-out, which includes reporting, governance meetings and problem-solving (as applicable) related to the programme activities and the adoption of the methodology.
- Give Continuous Improvement support to other sites as required.
- Coach and Train the site team to be able to take over all activities and autonomously apply the continuous improvement methodology.
- Support sites current state and full potential assessment.
- Support designing and planning; 1-3 years implementation plan, deriving the scope and targets.
- Prepare roll out tools (templates, training decks, work environment etc).
What’s in for you?
- 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
- Performance related bonus
- Generous pension plan
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Company Sick Pay
- Discounts on external retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP
- Flu and Eye care vouchers
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Menopause Support
What do we ask in return?
- Minimum of Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification (CSSC) or be working towards this.
- Continuous Improvement experience in an industrial setting.
- Full driving licence.
- Ability to travel 15% of the time mostly within the UK (Cornwall, Devon and Dorset and occasionally visit other UK sites.)
- An engineering or Technical degree is desirable but not essential.
We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.
IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
Position TypeFull time
and
Permanent
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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a world leader in mineral-based specialties, offering high value-added solutions to many different industries, ranging from process manufacturing to consumer goods.
Our value-added solutions are formulated to meet the technical specifications of each customer and contribute to the performance of a multitude of products in three categories:
1. Functional additives - added to the mineral formulation of customers’ products.
2. Mineral components - essential constituents in the formulation of customers’ products.
3. Process enablers - used in customers’ manufacturing processes, but not present in the end product.
These serve many industries such as construction materials, mobile energy, steelmaking, agri-food, automotive, and cosmetics.
