Brief Description
To operate across the route being accountable for the effective management and successful delivery of structured continuous improvement aligned to the routes structured continuous improvement strategy and Network Rail's framework through the deployment of Lean tools and techniques.To develop the routes continuous improvement capability through the delivery of structured training courses and coaching, sharing knowledge and best practice.
This is a secondment opportunity for 12 Months.
About the role (External)
Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:
1.Direct, develop and foster a culture of structured continuous improvement across the route in alignment with the routes structured continuous improvement strategy and Network Rail framework.
2.Delivery and engagement manager accountable for the effective management and delivery of portfolio initiatives to deliver the routes structured continuous improvement strategy.
3.Manage the provision of Controller competence training (and appropriate ‘awareness' training) across the route, including HR Tools, techniques, leadership skills and behaviours.
4.Coach and mentor route team members on structured continuous improvement and techniques, providing coaching and support.
5.Develop training plans to meet business targets and maintain training and capability matrices for assigned portfolios. Support the SNDM's/RCM's as required
6.Direct and drive a sustained culture of structured continuous improvement challenging existing processes, exploring new ways of working, benchmarking, observations, best practice, feedback and analysis presenting business cases for change and supporting proposals. Work with route teams to identify and improve areas of poor performance.
7.Deliver and govern portfolios in line with Network Rail's framework and benefit realisation model within agreed timeframes, quality and cost parameters, establishing reporting mechanisms to deliver regular KPI reporting, progress reports, highlighting risks to delivery and establishing countermeasures for resolution and the tracking of these are in place. Manage the delivery of defined programme activities, delivering to time, cost and quality and tracking benefits realisation.
8.Work with other functions / members of the route Change team to confirm strategic alignment across the route.
In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:
•Advanced knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement tools, techniques and methodologies
•Successful experience in competence management
•Understanding of Operations Control and roles within it
•Proven Stakeholder management experience.
•Competent in EDS and qualified Assessor
•Effective leadership qualities and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•Proven successful influencing skills and previous line management experience
•Strong communication skills
•Committed to continued Continuous Improvement professional development
We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:
•Verifier
•Knowledge of the Rail Industry