Continuous Improvement Lead (Project Management)

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Continuous Improvement Lead will act as a lead change agent for lean process improvement implementations and projects within the organization. This position will foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainment while facilitating and educating continuous improvement tools across the organization.  Additionally this position is expected to work with the super user community (GPO Network), functional teams, Business Relationship Managers (BRMs), process owners & and other key stake holders during any new  projects / business initiatives / template extensions/ and/or deployments that require process changes.   

50% of the role will involve running/facilitating continuous improvement projects as prioritized by the business.  50% of the role will involve building a CI culture within the organization by conducting and supporting various CI training activities (i.e. CI Awareness sessions, Yellow Belt or Green Belt sessions, Supporting Kaizen implementations, etc.)

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct/facilitate end-to-end process improvement projects using the standard Lean/CI tools and methodology.
• Conduct discovery sessions with the business (i.e. SIPOC, HLVS, Process Mapping, etc.) to identify areas for improvement within the various processes.
• Conduct analyses using various tools (i.e. Celonis, Open Text, ) and/or reporting capabilities (i.e. PowerBi) to support root cause analysis.
• Assist the Manager, Continuous Improvement to develop CI strategies for the site.
• Conduct CI training sessions (CI Awareness, YB or GB) sessions to build a CI culture within the site.
• Assist in building a mechanism or process whereby employees can submit continuous improvement ideas or opportunities.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Successful identification, analysis, validation and implementation of business improvement Use Cases utilizing the various tools as necessary (i.e. process mining-Celonis).
• Successful facilitation of various CI training courses (i.e. CI Awareness, Yellow Belt training, etc.)
• Assist in development and implementation of the overall continuous improvement strategy
• Identifying and facilitating a portfolio of continuous improvement initiatives using various workshop techniques/tools (i.e. SIPOC, Value Stream Mapping, Brainstorming sessions

SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• Lean or Six Sigma training (preferably Green or Black Belt)
• SAP experience Preferred.
• General business process experience preferred, 2-5 years.  Preferably in the P2P and/or O2C workstreams.

BENEFITS

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:
 

• Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)
• Private medical care, including dental care
• MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport
• Lunch subsidy
• Work from home benefits package
• Languages assistance program
• Personal trainer
• Life Insurance
• LinkedIn Learning Platform access
• Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University
• Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team
• Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential
   

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.