Location:
Birchwood Park or Wakefield, UK Contract:
Permanent Closing date:
14th February 2025 The Role To implement sustainable change within a Business Unit that enables Eurofins to improve its service to Customers through effective and efficient continuous improvement. To provide leadership, and inspire change in those around you. To lead the successful implementation of the “Eurofins Lean methodology” in the Business Unit(s) with the support of the Head of Continuous Improvement & the corporate Lean Program Leaders. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Delivery of continuous improvement in the Business Unit working environment that meets Regulatory requirements where necessary, and Eurofins Forensic Services operational requirements. Project manage local continuous improvement projects. Create and implement project plans, and monitor progress against plans, elevate roadblocks that cannot be removed locally or require third-party arbitrage. Take ownership of change initiatives from evolution/efficiency identification through to delivery via internal governance and controls. Identify key areas for improvement through the use of Value Stream Maps and applying Lean tools, and maintain up-to-date Value Stream Maps for the Business Unit(s). Implementation of process changes, performance management tools & continuous improvement methodologies. Work with other team members to devise new support material based on the revised processes, to include training and reporting. Train and coach local staff in Lean and Continuous Improvement. Demonstrate quantifiable improvements to processes through improved KPIs including turnaround time (TAT) compliance, reduced consumable spend or increased revenue. Promotion of Continuous Improvement within the Business Unit & provision of regular updates to the Head of Continuous Improvement and other Key Stakeholders. Involvement in team building and team management. Ensure that the environmental impact of project solutions is considered. The above will need to be delivered whilst demonstrating all aspects of Eurofins core values – Customer focus, Quality, Competence & Team Spirit and Integrity. Salary:
Competitive Hours:
37.5 per week Qualifications Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills Essential Previous training or experience in Continuous Improvement. Good understanding of organisational dynamics and of business processes, policies and tools and methodologies relevant to operational change. A ‘completer-finisher’ taking accountability for ideas from inception to delivery. Ability to motivate and mobilise others. Strong leadership skills. Excellent organisational skills. Excellent communication skills (written & verbal). Excellent problem solving and facilitation skills. Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology. IT literacy and knowledge of MS Office applications. Desirable Green Belt Lean Sigma accreditation or Lean Advanced Practitioner. Project Management experience. Stakeholder engagement training. Experience in delivering training. Person Specification Effective, persuasive communicator across all levels of the organisation. Problem Solving via Root Cause Analysis. Impact Oriented through rapid identification and implementation of Quick Wins. Able to work closely with the shop-floor staff to gain an understanding of processes. Leadership: Leads by example, gives directions and challenges goals. Flexibility: Quickly responds to unforeseen changes. Strong analytical skills to identify where improvements should be targeted using data. Company Benefits In return for your hard work and loyal service, we will offer you genuine career and salary progression through our Career Pathways programme, a competitive salary, and a selection of employee benefits via our flexible benefits menu. Life Assurance (3 times annual salary). Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days). Employee length of service awards and yearly recognition schemes. Employee tech scheme. Discount vouchers and flexi reward points. Learning and study support. Employee Assistance Programme. Health Cash Plan membership. Enhanced company sick, maternity and paternity pay scheme. Refer a friend scheme. Subscription to mental health support and wellbeing. (Free on-site car parking - site specific). Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, security clearance is required for this role. To apply, please visit
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Birchwood Park or Wakefield, UK Contract:
Permanent Closing date:
14th February 2025 The Role To implement sustainable change within a Business Unit that enables Eurofins to improve its service to Customers through effective and efficient continuous improvement. To provide leadership, and inspire change in those around you. To lead the successful implementation of the “Eurofins Lean methodology” in the Business Unit(s) with the support of the Head of Continuous Improvement & the corporate Lean Program Leaders. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Delivery of continuous improvement in the Business Unit working environment that meets Regulatory requirements where necessary, and Eurofins Forensic Services operational requirements. Project manage local continuous improvement projects. Create and implement project plans, and monitor progress against plans, elevate roadblocks that cannot be removed locally or require third-party arbitrage. Take ownership of change initiatives from evolution/efficiency identification through to delivery via internal governance and controls. Identify key areas for improvement through the use of Value Stream Maps and applying Lean tools, and maintain up-to-date Value Stream Maps for the Business Unit(s). Implementation of process changes, performance management tools & continuous improvement methodologies. Work with other team members to devise new support material based on the revised processes, to include training and reporting. Train and coach local staff in Lean and Continuous Improvement. Demonstrate quantifiable improvements to processes through improved KPIs including turnaround time (TAT) compliance, reduced consumable spend or increased revenue. Promotion of Continuous Improvement within the Business Unit & provision of regular updates to the Head of Continuous Improvement and other Key Stakeholders. Involvement in team building and team management. Ensure that the environmental impact of project solutions is considered. The above will need to be delivered whilst demonstrating all aspects of Eurofins core values – Customer focus, Quality, Competence & Team Spirit and Integrity. Salary:
Competitive Hours:
37.5 per week Qualifications Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills Essential Previous training or experience in Continuous Improvement. Good understanding of organisational dynamics and of business processes, policies and tools and methodologies relevant to operational change. A ‘completer-finisher’ taking accountability for ideas from inception to delivery. Ability to motivate and mobilise others. Strong leadership skills. Excellent organisational skills. Excellent communication skills (written & verbal). Excellent problem solving and facilitation skills. Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology. IT literacy and knowledge of MS Office applications. Desirable Green Belt Lean Sigma accreditation or Lean Advanced Practitioner. Project Management experience. Stakeholder engagement training. Experience in delivering training. Person Specification Effective, persuasive communicator across all levels of the organisation. Problem Solving via Root Cause Analysis. Impact Oriented through rapid identification and implementation of Quick Wins. Able to work closely with the shop-floor staff to gain an understanding of processes. Leadership: Leads by example, gives directions and challenges goals. Flexibility: Quickly responds to unforeseen changes. Strong analytical skills to identify where improvements should be targeted using data. Company Benefits In return for your hard work and loyal service, we will offer you genuine career and salary progression through our Career Pathways programme, a competitive salary, and a selection of employee benefits via our flexible benefits menu. Life Assurance (3 times annual salary). Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days). Employee length of service awards and yearly recognition schemes. Employee tech scheme. Discount vouchers and flexi reward points. Learning and study support. Employee Assistance Programme. Health Cash Plan membership. Enhanced company sick, maternity and paternity pay scheme. Refer a friend scheme. Subscription to mental health support and wellbeing. (Free on-site car parking - site specific). Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, security clearance is required for this role. To apply, please visit
this link .
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