Do you wish to play an active part in building healthy, sustainable environments?

At Wavin, we have a ‘calling’ … to service. A purpose. To build healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The very places we live in: our cities. Our cities’ drinking water is leaking away, greenery has been disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rainfall and its sewer systems are outdated, polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join forces and build long-lasting cities. It’s time for you to join our team! 

At Wavin, we engage and collaborate with city leaders, engineers, planners and installers to help make cities future-proof and buildings comfortable and energy-efficient. As a pioneer in sustainable water infrastructure, we focus on creating positive change in the world, guided by our purpose of Building Healthy, Sustainable Environments.

We want to build a team of champions. That’s why Wavin is currently looking for a Continuous Improvement Co-ordinator to join our team at Chippenham. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.

The role

We are currently recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Co-ordinator at our Chippenham site. Reporting to the Site Manager, the CI Co-ordinator will drive continuous improvement in safety and operating performance by deploying a continuous improvement programme based on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This role will lead the development of CI capability, delivering results through people with performance measured through data driven metrics and activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the CI strategy for the Chippenham site in conjunction with the Site Operations Manager.
• Develop the use of Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Undertake DMAIC projects to address significant, complex issues.
• Manage and coordinate the Productivity Desk and OPIPs, reporting results monthly.
• Train employees in CI tools and techniques.
• Facilitate PIP events, owning and administering the project pipeline.
• Drive improvements to safety through activities to reduce accidents.
• Deliver the benefits identified in the Productivity Deck.
• Completion of CI activities and events per schedules.
• Developing visual operations.

Profile

• Track record of achievement in CI.
• Knowledge and application of statistical problem-solving tools and DMAIC projects.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentational communication skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Effective organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate with personnel at all levels.
• Experience in CI and lean manufacturing techniques and application in a large-scale, high-volume manufacturing/ distribution operation.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Wavin offers

Do you want to make a difference by building healthy, sustainable environments? As an international company requiring many different professional skills, we understand and celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. At Wavin, we encourage all our employees to develop their talent with great innovative programs, and to become the best version of themselves. Together, as a strong team, we grow, and deliver on our purpose every day.  Wavin is the place to be if you truly wish to make an impact. In addition to working with an enthusiastic, professional team in an international environment, we offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Organization

Wavin is active in the building and construction industry across multiple continents. Wavin is part of Orbia, a community of companies bound together by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Wavin is backed up by 65+ years of expertise and works with 10’500+ employees in 37 countries worldwide. Wavin is the largest business group in Orbia. Orbia has commercial activities in 100+ countries, 21’000+ employees and 120 production sites.