# Continuous Improvement Manager

**Company**: Akebono Brake Corporation
**Location**: Glasgow
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Manufacturing
**Industry**: Automotive

**Apply**: https://akebonobrakecorporation.applytojob.com/apply/lsvkwFqwGw/Continuous-Improvement-Manager
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## Description

We are seeking a skilled Continuous Improvement Manager to lead our Akebono Production System (APS) through continuous improvement by identifying and eliminating waste based on standardized work while focusing on linear, incremental improvements within the process.

The successful candidate will develop and execute a comprehensive continuous improvement strategy aligned with organisational goals, identify opportunities for improvement across processes, workflows, and systems, and lead Lean Manufacturing projects to eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve quality.

Key responsibilities include conducting Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, and root cause analyses, establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and measure the success of improvement initiatives, and preparing and presenting regular reports on process improvement metrics and achievements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes, excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills, and proficiency in continuous improvement tools (e.g., DMAIC, PDCA, 5S, Kanban).

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of six years of technical knowledge of manufacturing processes in an automotive supplier work environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including training and development opportunities, a positive team environment, and the chance to work on challenging projects that make a real impact on our business.

## Skills

### Required
- Lean Manufacturing
- Value Stream Mapping
- Kaizen
- Root Cause Analysis
- Key Performance Indicators
- Microsoft Office
- QAD
- DMAIC
- PDCA
- 5S
- Kanban

### Nice to have
- Data Analysis
- Reporting
- Excel
- Power BI
- Minitab