Continuous Improvement Manager

Purpose of the Job:

To provide leadership, management and development of the CI, Production Engineering & Maintenance Department to achieve business plan objectives. Ultimate responsibility for implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques, provision, support and improvement of robust manufacturing processes and equipment. Performance measurement and development of employees and support of management strategies and policies.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

• Leadership, management and development of CI, Production Engineering & Maintenance Team
• Full operational and budget responsibility for the department
• Lead the deployment of Rotork Lean Program (RLP) within the site, working cross functionally on site and across other locations.
• Develop organization-wide lean thinking and utilization of lean tools.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators, in line with Group objectives, to drive business improvements across the site.
• Establish key strategic activity required to develop the team in line with overall business objectives.
• Leadership and facilitation of Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs)
• Drive operational efficiency and cost reduction projects designed to achieve site productivity and company profit targets.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain and Sourcing Teams to enable a lean supply-base.
  
  

• University Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing related subject (preferred)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience utilising lean manufacturing techniques with demonstrated success
• Experience of using six sigma methodology to improve operational performance
• Data driven approach with a proven track record in successful and sustainable business improvement
• Proven track record of achieving strategic business objectives within an operation role.

Desirable

• Six Sigma Green / Black Belt
• Experience working within a global multi-cultural organization.

Salary Range: $91,000 - $127,000 + Bonus Eligible

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.