Continuous Improvement Manager

Job description

Overview:
Element has an opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our growing team. As a Continuous Improvement Manager you are a part of the Element Continuous Improvement Team. The team is charged with the task to implement an improvement culture and structure in all Element locations and to execute improvement projects.

The projects can be focused on process improvements in the machine shop, testing departments, logistics or the back office and include both physical and business processes. Additionally, improvement projects can be focused on capacity expansion. Some of the tools and methods that you will be using are 5S, Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma projects, Lean methods and Change Management trainings.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for preparation, execution and aftercare of Improvement Projects

Will work closely with General Manager, Operations Managers, and Division Director

Making a plan with the locations' management for the Operational Excellence Roadmap

The measurement of progress and targeting of results from improvement projects

Coaching of change agents and management to ensure the maximum positive impact of the project on the Element stakeholders

Skills / Qualifications:
Competent use of statistics related to Business Improvement metrics

Project management skills to manage the process of providing excellent customer service, exceptional quality of service and turnaround, and continuous improvement

Broad knowledge of operations, engineering, and financial management

Must have valid driver's license, or ability to obtain prior to employment

Six Sigma and/or lean certification from recognized governing body, insutution, or business entity

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Company Overview:
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 6,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement:
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, and/or protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

TIC Council Statement:
Element is proud to be a full member of the Testing, Inspection & Certification Council (the "TIC Council"), an international association representing independent testing, inspection and certification companies.

Members of the TIC Council must implement and abide by the TIC Council Compliance Code. Element has therefore issued an overarching Code of Conduct which is supported by our Compliance Programme. A copy of the Code of Conduct and more information about our Compliance Programme can be found in the section of .