Fleet Continuous Improvement Manager – Tyseley

West Midlands Trains has an exciting new role available working with the Head of Fleet Production within the WMT Fleet team to lead on all the Continuous Improvement processes, including culture change.

The Role
You will be joining us at this exciting time where we introduce a new fleet of CAF Class 196 units and upgrade our depots and outstations. Leading on all the Continuous Improvement processes within the Fleet organisation, including culture change and the implementation of tools and techniques such as Visual Management and Practical Problem Solving.

You will be primarily based at Tyseley however, you will also be travelling across all Fleet locations.

Please see JD  attached for full duties of the role.

The successful applicant will ideally:

• Be able to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment, without being afraid to challenge the status quo
• Be flexible and adaptable approach with a positive ‘can do' attitude, approachable, engaging, resilient, organised, motivated, articulate and professional
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, communications skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrable a Continuous Improvement mind-set and ability to think strategically with a good overall understanding of project and change management with experience desirable
• Have previous experience and implementation of continuous improvement tools and methodologies for operation teams, such as visual management
• Demonstrate delivery of Lean Six Sigma (or similar) related projects, training and coaching
• Have sound leadership skills to lead cross-functional working groups
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills to obtain the best outcome from cross-functional working groups
• Have experience in leading workshops, defining action plans and tracking through to completion
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is desirable along with any other Continuous Improvement qualification.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary West Midlands Trains offers a wealth of benefits including free travel on Abellio trains for you, your partner and dependent children, 75% discount on other train travel over most of the UK rail network, access to an Employee Recognition and Benefits Platform, development opportunities to help further your career with West Midlands Trains, and a defined benefit salary pension.

Applications
Applications will be considered from internal colleagues after completion of 6 months in current role. 

A full check of absence, performance, disciplinaries and safety incidents will be considered when sifting applications.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time due to high volumes of applications. (please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment).