Continuous Improvement Analyst

Our Herbert Parkinson textile factory in Darwen, Lancashire, has been part of the John Lewis Partnership since 1953, and ever since it’s been a thriving example of UK design, quality and craftsmanship, with Partners investing pride back into the business they own.

What’s the role about?

As part of the Herbert Parkinson team you will be responsible for leading & supporting the framework, infrastructure and culture to deliver Continuous Improvement activity with a variety of stakeholders.

The emphasis will be on driving efficiencies & delivering a programme of change through local activities, delivering a clear and measurable benefit whilst operating within ISO standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive manufacturing experience, demonstrable evidence of delivering Continuous Improvement initiatives and has the ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.

This is a Fixed Term Contract until December 2023

What will you be doing as a Continuous Improvement Analyst?

Some of the accountabilities for this role are:

• Identify waste & undertake business re-engineering opportunities, supporting & delivering the pipeline of operational improvement initiatives

• Support the execution of appropriate CI tools, technologies and techniques to maximise business outcomes from each initiative, driving them to conclusion

• Work with relevant stakeholders to drive agreed priorities and delivery of improvements, to timescale & budget

• Support the sites lean journey, working proactively within the branch to engage Partners to share input and collectively develop best practice and initiatives

Full details for this role can be found on the attached Job Outline

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What you'll have:

• Experience of working in a manufacturing / operational environment

• Demonstrable experience of Lean / 6 Sigma

• Yellow/Green Belt Accredited

• Excellent communication skill

What else you can bring:

• Previous experience of a working in the textile industry

Application process:

• The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

Please note:

• We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.

• Working in Partnership for a happier world - our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

• The Partnership supports agile and flexible working practices, such as when, where and how we work. We have several different ways to work flexibly, including part-time, flexible or compressed hours, and job sharing. You'll have the opportunity to discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview and, where it is operationally practicable, they'll do all they can to accommodate your needs.