Business Excellence Manager Job Listing at Anord Mardix in Blackburn, England (Job ID WD184319)

Description

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centers.

At Anord Mardix, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. 

Business Excellence Manager

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that provides quality critical power solutions, manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world's largest companies.

The Business Excellence Manager will be based in Blackburn or Kendal, UK, reporting directly to the General Manager. The role will be key in promoting a culture of excellence and innovation within the organization and drive continuous improvement to ensure the implementation of best practices across all areas of the business. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work as a change agent and drive lean and six sigma activities;
• Apply and deploy Flex Lean Enterprise Values across the entire organization;
• Eliminate waste and create value by reducing process variation to achieve sustainable results;
• Utilize Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) techniques to initiate process improvements, cycle time reductions, and cost reductions;
• Drive and Yokoten the identified best practices based on the accord timelines;
• Create and validate processes/standards;
• Conduct Industrial Engineering, lean, and six sigma training to promote a Lean Continuous Improvement culture;
• Perform assessments of CIMT Operation/Supply chain/Office and drive initiatives to close gaps;
• Participate in the selection and execution of lean and six sigma projects;
• Formulate and propose Lean Transformation strategies for assigned special projects/segments/customers;
• Coach and facilitate Lean Transformation activities through Kaizen workshops and Small Group Activities;
• Incentivize participation and training of Flex Employees, Suppliers, and Customers.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a production company;
• Proven track record of Business Excellence projects;
• Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt Certification;
• Engineering studies;
• Readiness to travel across the sites;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Ability to organise own workload and use initiative;
• Eligible to work in the UK.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;
• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
  • A merit-based annual pay review
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Attendance bonus
  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Referral bonus
  • Volunteer days
  • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Travel opportunities (role dependent);
• Support in your well-being by access to:
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counselors and expert advice
  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.).

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Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first).