Lean Manager

Overview

Sisk have secured another National Highways framework and are looking for a Lean Manager to join the business. We are looking for a Business Improvement Specialist to support continuous improvement projects across Major Projects and Highways. This role involves analyzing work practices for enhancements, managing audits, and fostering team performance. The ideal candidate should have a degree or significant experience in a relevant field and Lean Six Sigma qualifications.

Exceptional benefits and family-friendly policies are provided, including leave and pension schemes.

• Promoting the Sisk’s Lean Strategy and become a champion for its success
• Promoting behaviours and acting as a change agent for Lean
• Acting as a main point of contact for National Highways Lean team
• Shaping culture and behaviours through practical intervention at all levels
• Identifying improvement projects that will drive consistency in approach (PMO)
• Helping the business make informed decisions through robust reporting
• Supporting investigations of major and/or complex quality issues
• Supporting work winning activities to advise on quality submissions
• Supporting delivery of training, briefings and workshops as required
• Being a trusted advisor to the BU

Strategic development opportunities

• Shaping the Business Management Lean Systems of the future
• Improving margin through error reduction and greater consistency of delivery
• Reducing Cost of Quality through continual improvement and lessons learned

This role relies on operational engagement to improve compliance whilst at the same time supporting specific project and BU requirements. The most critical aspect of this role is consistency of approach, maintenance of high standards and delivery of outcome

This role commands respect an is centered around trust, operational credibility and the ability to build strong relationships across the business.

Key technical skills-

• Robust knowledge of all aspects of the Quality Management System, including “Our Quality DNA” and “Quality Risks (Q10’s)”
• Robust knowledge of all aspects of Quality Standards and Specifications
• Robust knowledge of workmanship standards, buildability and construction detailing
• Robust knowledge of developing and delivering change programmes, including at
• a behavioral level

• Highly experienced in Construction and Civil
• Engineering (as appropriate)
• Strong understanding of governance processes
• Lean Six Sigma Training

Key management requirements-

• Ability to support/manage
• Ability to coach/lead excellence in our teams
• Ability to self-manage programme deliverables

  Key IT requirements-

  • Ability to use Sisk platforms such as Eco Online, SharePoint, Power
    
    BI and Office 365 Suite
  • Strong computer literacy
  Additional Information
  • Competitive salary
  • 26+ days annual leave
  • Company Vehicle or Car Allowance
  • Excellent Benefits Package
  • And much more!

  Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.

  Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfill all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply

  At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story.
  
  It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.