Main Accountabilities: • Work effectively with businesses and support functions to translate process findings/pain points to Safety, People, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Profitability, improvements and standard work implementation• Foster the growth of operational excellence behaviours throughout the business through coaching, mentoring, and training GBs, YBs and teams• Lead Business Excellence* activities with at least average benefits of $250,000 - $500,000 per annum• Focus on large business-critical projects that will hone understanding of SynEx tools and drive business impact• Contribute to/Lead up to 2-3 activities per year depending on the complexity/magnitude.• Execute established method for benefit quantification.• Conduct data analysis on program results to establish and mitigate risks, ensures that process improvement initiatives are aligned to business requirements• Provide team leadership in the application of Lean, Six Sigma and Opex tools with an end-to-end holistic approach• Communicate effectively with various levels within the business to educate in SynEx methodologies and influencing, and motivating both proactively and reactively• Deploy appropriate methodologies to problem solving and support teams to solve problems.• Ensure the escalation process is effective for overcoming hurdles, solving problems and engaging senior stakeholders• Perform Value Stream Assessments• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure satisfactory performance and recording on appropriate systems• Continue to proactively develop his/her holistic understanding of the Synthomer business and of emerging tools & techniques• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization• Contribute to the design, implementation and the continuous improvement of the SynEx Blueprint, Standards, Templates, Methodology and Philosophy• Be an active member of the SynEx communityBusiness excellence includes in operations, commercial, innovation, supply chain, procurement and other areaPerson Specification /Demonstrated BehaviorsAnalytical Thinking :-Develops and uses clear criteria for guiding decisions (e.g.resources, constraints, organisational values).-Identifies cause and effect relationships and root causes.-Understands and evaluates numerical data, tables, charts, or graphs to get to the cause of a problem.-Performs calculations and combines quantitative information in order to diagnose and solve problems.Adaptability :-Adjusts strategies to changes in the environment.-Adopts means of communication and interaction that suit diverse cultures.-Decides courses of action in ways that take account of different environments and cultures.Ability to learn :-Easily learns unique job-related vocabulary.-Quickly understands and uses processes, technologies and ideas that are continually being updated.-Is open to and understands new ideas.-Learns highly complex information associated with products or operations.Innovativeness :-Produces imaginative or unique responses to a problem.-Generates alternatives before settling on a solution.-Develops new approaches to improve or replace existing procedures or systems.Flexibility :-Modifies a strongly held opinion in response to contrary evidence.-Modifies own behaviors in response to a situation.-Modifies behaviors in order to reach a goal.Role Model :-Act as role model for colleagues at all times Accountability :-Take personal accountability for actions and words Discipline / Consistency :-Ensure SynEx process & standards are followed consistently at all times Close the Loop :-Ensure that all activities are completed as planned, and expected benefits are realized and secured Why Synthomer?We are ambitious!We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically.We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we're recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.?We believe in high challenge, high support!We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1.We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too.This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning.So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.?We personalize our approach to development!At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development.We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.?
