Plant Continuous Improvement Lead

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model. Job Description We have a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s started their Continuous improvement journey to take on a new challenge. Ideally based in commutable distance of South South Ockendon, this role will lead CI activities on site. With the support of the wider CI team, you’ll help deliver CI guidelines and central Supply Chain Excellence. It a great opportunity for someone with operational exposure, looking to take a leading role in delivering CI at a site level. Our sites include manufacturing, storage and distribution and your role will help develop and implement 5S & CI programs, initiatives, and develop the CI culture on site. You’ll be there to help coach and mentor employees on CI methods and tools as well as conduct training. What we Offer:

• Flexible / Hybrid Working Environment
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 3 days of volunteering leave per annum
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Access to the Brambles MyShare Scheme
• Fantastic opportunities for personal and professional development
• Access to further benefits and discounts via a Benefits App.
• Further local / country specific benefits

Key responsibilities

• To lead and manage the continuous improvement function within the service centre to drive process improvements and operational excellence.
• To develop and implement Continuous Improvement strategies
• Lead the implementation of 5S at the assigned site
• Lead the development of a CI culture within safety, service, quality, cost and process reliability
• Share best practices proactively identify and promote sharing of learnings and best practices across sites
• Assist in the collection of data identifying opportunities and for tracking improvements
• Demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to Lean manufacturing principles and techniques
• Accountable for tracking all CI Projects and reporting progress to plant staff

What you’ll need;

• Previous Continuous Improvement experience, working with cross functional teams to deliver change
• Ideally with direct management experience in a supply chain discipline
• Experience of using 5S/LEAN/Six Sigma processes to deliver solutions.
• Implementation of projects in manufacturing environment
• Previous Implementation of 5S
• Delivering training across the workforce
• Skilled with the use of Microsoft and other business software applications
• Well-developed quantitative and qualitative analytical and critical thinking skills

If you feel it’s a good fit for you, please don’t wait for this advert to disappear, apply now! Or if its not quite for you, please feel free to share with someone you know who would love it. Finally, as an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Preferred Education Not Indicated - Operations Management Preferred Level of Work Experience 1 - 3 years We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.