Process Improvement Manager (Lean/Six Sigma) - Energy

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to spearhead our operational excellence and change management activities in Energy Systems, UK & Ireland. This is a newly established role reporting to both the Finance & Performance Manager and the Global Operational Excellence Lead, while working closely with our UK & Ireland Leadership Team and network of Process Improvement Managers (or what we call internally, Operational Excellence Managers) around the globe.

You will also collaborate closely with our world-leading technical experts, who deliver critical, industry defining projects across the Energy sector, from Oil and Gas, Utilities through to renewables.

As part of the global operational excellence team, you will help us build a global continuous improvement culture and drive step-change improvements in our operational performance, delivering greater value to customers, employees, DNV Energy Systems, and wider society. Through curiosity and creativity, you'll identify new and innovative ways of working, developing and leveraging our Lean Operational Excellence methodology, empowering our teams, and coordinating key improvement initiatives to drive performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Global Operational Excellence Lead to identify, prioritise, and launch improvement pilots across the UK & Ireland
• Provide proactive coaching on Lean management, process improvement, and problem-solving to manager and employee-led improvement pilots and initiatives, and support as required
• Collaborate closely with a global team of Operational Excellence Managers and share lessons learned
• Own and proactively drive Operational Excellence and Change Management initiatives
• Assist in designing, refining and tailoring Lean Operational Excellence, Performance Management, and Change Management concepts
• Develop Lean Operational Excellence learning paths and deliver training (both in-person and virtually)
• Continuous improvement process: leadership & coaching of continuous improvement teams in the selection, prioritization and implementation of operational improvement measures, specifically in relation to commercial/financial systems and processes
• Management of operational excellence projects to increase productivity, reduce cost and improve quality

Ideally based in London or Loughborough, you will be visible and collaborate with teams across all our key offices in UK and Ireland, so the role will require travel and occasional overnight stays. This is an exciting opportunity to spearhead a variety of change projects and support our organisation as we continue to grow and evolve, as part of the Energy transition here in the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, that's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities within our global organisation
• Non-Contractual Profit Share Scheme
• Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance, yoga classes). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
• Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
• Mentored support towards professional accreditation and annual re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees and bonus for achievement of professional chartership
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Qualifications

We value the diversity of thought, skills and backgrounds that our people possess and therefore try to keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but there are a few things we believe are important for this opportunity with us:

• Demonstrable experience driving operational improvements and change management initiatives, ideally utilising Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar methodologies
• Significant experience gained in a commercial global environment, working with ERP, financial systems, and associated processes
• Evidence of delivering Lean Management and/or Process Improvement coaching (or a strong interest)
• Evidence of delivering continuous improvement coaching to managers and employees, helping them to develop as continuous improvement leaders (or a strong interest)
• Self-motivated, proactive, resilient, and able to cope with high pressure situations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well on your own and as part of both physical and virtual teams

If you are passionate about driving change and improving operational performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About Us

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.