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General Information

Job ID
ATR38894
Posting Job Title
Regional Continuous Improvement Manager
Locations
Bourne UK, Greenford UK, Leicester, Tewkesbury, Wrexham
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
26-Apr-2024
Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to more fiber-based packaging forward.

The opportunity: This role will be responsible for the region, supporting and deliver continuous improvement initiatives. It will implement strategic changes, embedding and sustaining Lean Six Sigma & Operational Excellence culture.

 

How you will impact WestRock: 

  • Coaching, supporting, and training resources (white, yellow, and green belts)
  • Monitoring project performance ensuring projects are deliver on time, within scope and have an impact on P&L
  • Deliver key projects for the region, on time and in a sustained manner
  • Collaborate with external and internal key stakeholders to make sustainable improvements
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
  • Support the development of project pipeline with regional leadership in line with business objectives, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement 
  • Drive Lean Six Sigma concepts implementation, changing CI culture in the region
  • Liaise and share with other regional CI leads best practices and initiatives
  • Liaise with regional leadership on project priorities and assign projects to Operational Excellence Lead

 

What you need to succeed:

  • Experience in a similar role
  • Good understanding of internal controls
  • Good understanding of accounting systems and practices
  • Proven ability to produce good quality work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Confident user of Microsoft Office packages
  • Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, IF functions, Pivot Tables etc.)
  • Numerical and verbal reasoning skills at Junior Management norm
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and promptly across all business areas.
  • Determination to overcome obstacles.
  • Ability to influence and inspire others and lead by example.
  • Be self-motivated and standards driven.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines.
  • Be team-focused by harnessing collaboration and co-operation of others.
  • Good problem-solving skills

 

What we offer:

  • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence 
  • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities 
  • A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.