Process Improvement Leader at De La Rue Kenya

Responsibilities for the Process Improvement Leader Job

• To act as a role model, advising on and encouraging Continuous Improvement within the business.
• Review and improve work flows in different departments across the business
• Assess processes and where applicable recommend improvements including through the set up of SOPs, 6S and other lean manufacturing tools
• Lead continuous improvement programme, championing and implementing best practice throughout company operations.
• Facilitate, train and support CI initiatives also through training multidisciplinary improvement teams
• Identify redundant processes that compromise quality output
• Encouraging employee ownership and involvement in continuous improvement projects.
• Be the site knowledge repository of Manufacturing KPIs (OEE, Yield and OTIF)
• Use relevant KPI’s to install best practice and drive initiatives to enable delivery of targets
• Facilitate implementation of site Operational Excellence Roadmap by carrying out internal site OpEx audits, developing gap analysis and tracking action closure throughout company operations.
• Manage the site Work Place Organization (WPO) programme
• Preparing financial analysis on costs and benefits of implementing proposed changes
• Preparing periodic reports to management on various projects being undertaken

Qualifications for the Process Improvement Leader Job

• A university degree and professional qualification in related field.
• Be familiar with process improvement techniques ideally with application of six sigma and lean methodology.(Six Sigma Green Belt certified highly desirable).
• Experienced change agent, able to influence at all levels.
• Experienced in the effective deployment of Lean manufacturing tools – specifically VSM, 5S, Set Up Reduction (SMED), Pull Systems, Error Proofing, TPM.
• Experienced and capable of training and coaching individuals and teams in the use of Lean and process improvement tools and techniques.
• Experience from within a complex manufacturing environment