Jobs in Harlesden, greater london, england

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Our story

Family and ideas have always been our ingredients. Our founding families believed biscuits and chocolates could bring moments of happiness to the world. Their ideas have stood the test of time. Their spirit continues to inspire our future. It’s in the care and the craft we bake into biscuits and chocolates that have been loved for generations. And it’s in the fresh ideas, the new twists, flavours and textures we add to old and new favourites.

Our , colleagues across our global network of bakers, distribution sites and offices each with their own unique, diverse experience. To bring happiness with every bite. If you’re a part of the pladis team, you know what it means to Own it. Whether it’s resilience, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage and compassion. Our ownership. Our whole selves. We Own it. Day in, day out.

Inspired by you

Our founders didn’t follow rules and recipes, they created them. We’re looking for fresh thinkers to help us create the next chapter for pladis.

pladis succeeds because of people like you. People who wake up in the morning excited to get to work. Who believe in themselves and their potential. Who want to grow as part of a global community of like-minded colleagues! Because growth is our oxygen and our fuel. And it’s our deep and abiding belief that growth comes from working together, helping each other out, always passionate about our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.

What will this role achieve?

This is an exciting and impactful role, crucial to delivering value to our Harlesden site through influencing and collaborating widely with others to support Excellence activities. This role will be a driving force behind the delivery of a busy and exciting Continuous Improvement program.

The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating, mentoring, and developing teams / individuals at all levels on-site as part of the implementation and successful application of Lean tools - ensuring that Tiered Accountability is embedded, and benefits realised on an on-going basis, as well as taking a key role in projects and other improvements activities across the full ranges of KPI's including Safety, Quality and Service.

You will be working closely with Department Managers to ensure the ongoing sustainability of Lean tools on site - ensuring that Tiered Accountability is embedded, and benefits realised on an ongoing basis, as well as taking a key role in projects and other improvement activities across the full range of KPI's including Safety, Quality and Service.

Whilst the role is site based, Harlesden, travel to other sites to collaborate and support projects should be expected, ensuring best practices are shared, and helping continuous improvement across all locations. The role is not shift based but you may need to be flexible in supporting the delivery requirement of operational and project requirements.

What will be your key deliverables?

Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsible for delivering engaging communications around Operational Excellence / Lean processes and results across site

Responsible for ensuring that the site's Lean roll out is consistent with the overall Excellence approach within pladis UK&I

Leading and coaching teams to conduct ‘narrow and deep’ interventions aimed at reducing cost, using Lean tools & techniques

Leading Lean training courses across the site and, if required, other pladis sites

Accountable for the building and execution of site improvement pipeline to deliver cost base improvement aligned to budget

Responsible for the identification and submission of Capex. projects related to plant efficiency

Experience in digital transformation with a focus on utilising MES systems to enhance site performance.

Champion the ongoing digital transformation at site, aligning across the UK

Essential

Motivated and passionate about Continuous Improvement (CI), with a resilient character – you will be able to empower people!

Strong understanding of lean tools & techniques within CI & Leadership elements

Track record of operating and delivering results in a Manufacturing / Supply Chain CI culture

Ability to influence across all levels on site and the business

Ability to handle large amounts of data and action quickly to drive actions and results

Ability to lead cross functional teams & initiatives as part of overall Site Leadership responsibilities

Team Motivation / Facilitation / Coaching

Effective Communication & presentation skills

Lean six sigma qualifications (Green Belt minimum)

Working autonomously and as part of a team towards a common goal

Logical mind and eye for detail

Computer literacy-Excel and PowerPoint skills

Worked with MES systems for data analysis

Desirable

Experience working with Site Leadership Teams

Capex understanding and experience

Experiencing of leading diverse teams

Project Management Experience

Data Analysis Skills

Lean six sigma qualifications (Black Belt)

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.

We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.