Continuous Improvement Manager (Füzesabony)

Job description

We are DS Smith, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. We have an excellent opportunity to join our Packaging team in Füzesabony. TWO STREAMS OF MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES: Continuous Improvement Lead the deployment of the DS Smith Way CI programme for the site alongside the site manager Lead and support the development of site continuous improvement coaches. Ensure that visiting Divisional / Central CI support representatives are able to integrate into the site for maximum value. Work with Operations Excellence representatives across the country to align improvement activities and prioritisation as well as contribute to the direction of the DS Smith Way programme. Follow and promote DS Smith Way principles, dimensions and core tool set. Track progress of implementation and report the Site Performance KPI's on a monthly basis, ensuring the site is on track and delivering the expected results. Responsible for the management of process/ product waste and achievement of waste KPIs. Support the development of a site audit structure for process confirmation that is effective and user friendly, allowing the sites to audit effectively and identify opportunities for development. Coordinate initial training events to equip the Site with the skills to complete process confirmation effectively. Track progress of audits and report the site status on monthly basis - ensuring resulting actions from audits are tracked through to completion. Waste Management Responsible for the accurate measurement of waste on site to a granular level to enable good data driven improvement programs. Works with the Site manager and GM to drive down waste on site, through continuous improvement and improved planning. Provide technical leadership to effect controllable waste improvement and reduce raw material use (paper, starch, water). Responsible for ensuring the site has an appropriate team based and data driven waste program, sharing best practice to drive results and capability development consistency. Ensure best practice for all areas that influence total and controllable waste performance is embedded within each department to deliver consistent performance. WHAT WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE: Must have experience of quality systems and root cause analysis Good knowledge of CI tools, LEAN methods Being able to train others in improvement tools & techniques Must have good analytical skills, to conduct and present data analysis Good communications skills (Hungarian and English) Ideally degree level education, however not essential as industrial experience is highly relevant. Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent seen as advantageous WHAT WE OFFER: Long-term job opportunity at a successful global company, recognized for sustainability Competitive package, benefits An opportunity full of interesting challenges and a high-pace environment #LI-DM