Lean Facilitator

The Lean Facilitator will support the development and implementation of efficiency.

POSITION INFO: Job Purpose

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the role is focused on the implementation of Lean and World-class Manufacturing principles within the BevCo Manufacturing environment. The Lean Facilitator will support the development and implementation of efficient and effective business operations.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

• Traineeship on operations management, with specific focus on manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives, reporting systems (Shopware & SAP) and lean principles.
• Involvement in project-based assignments and exposure to all aspects of our business, particularly Operations (1 Green Belt project per year).
• Develop and support the implementation of the World Class Manufacturing Programme within the operation.
• Drive the OEE step change program utilizing a Green Belt project.
• Support the learning and development function with training delivery.

Strategy and Planning

• Evaluate manufacturing and production performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and metrics.
• Measure effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes and find ways to improve regional processes.

Operational Enhancements and Efficiencies

• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data for the region.
• Fulfill the function of Shopware super-user to ensure that the investment in technology delivers optimal capability.
• Engage with the regional operations manager to support the day-to-day operations of the Regional operation, to realize goals and objectives.
• Ensure communications, resolution of issues, and project development regarding operational matters where appropriate.

General Business, Financial and People Management

• Actively participate in strategic planning and budgeting processes.
• Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimizing relevant operational practices, processes, and systems.
• Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards, and controls.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality Standards.
• Manage cost drivers and take necessary action to mitigate financial risk and address variances and discrepancies.
• Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal-directed people leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• BEng Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial (preferred).
• Exposure to manufacturing and engineering.
• At least 3 years' experience within a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• FMCG experience advantageous.

Key Qualities

• Complex written proposals or presentations aimed at setting or changing strategy for a business unit or an external client.
• Proactive identification of interconnected functional problems, determining impact, patterns and trends, identifying best fit alternatives, best practice solutions, and anticipating future problems. The role will rely on influence and facts to promote effective problem solving of others.
• Relationships maintained with groups of individuals at a senior management level inside the organization.