Kaizen Promotional Officer Location : Shepshed, United Kingdom Job Family : Manufacturing and Production Job Type : Regular Posted : Jul 8, 2024 Job ID : 50365 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world's aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft. Joining our team means, you are helping to deliver our purpose of 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges. We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team. Summary Under the direction and with the support of the Lean Manager: the successful candidate will be responsible for learning and executing lean concepts by studying, and planning operations for the effective utilisation of personnel, material, machines and facilities where decisions are made within the limits of general practices and policies. Responsibilities - Assist in leading or supporting front-line Lean initiatives at the Plant level by utilising the SLC site Value stream metrics. - Organise associates in value stream mapping and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste in all office, factory and support functions. - Measure and report progress on an on-going basis using PDCA actions, keeping leadership informed and involved. Transfers lean principles to facility leadership. - Maintain a safe workplace for self and fellow associates. - Lead and guide Lean initiatives within the Plant. Works with Plant level management on Lean projects using lean tools and metrics. Assists in the development of a Lean Strategy to be implemented plant wide. - Coordinate in initiatives at the plant and train associates how to continually eliminate waste. Qualifications Must have participated or supported a previous 3-5-day Kaizen within the past 36 months. - Strong communication skills. - Positive "Can Do" attitude displayed in daily activities. - Strong problem-solving skills displayed in previous events. - Confident user of Word, Microsoft Excel and Power point software. - High degree of mechanical ability. - Requires lifting objects weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Pushing, pulling, or lifting objects may require greater exertion. - Knowledge of mechanic's tools and equipment, calipers, gauges, and micrometers required. What we offer Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive offer package will include: · Early finish on Fridays. · Career development opportunities. · Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution. · Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing. · Employee Perkz - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services. · Income Protection. · Employee Resource Groups. · Volunteering day off. Parker Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.