Continuous Improvement Coach

Job Description:

We're looking for a Continuous Improvement / Lean Six Sigma Coach to join our client, a small and growing Lean Six Sigma consultancy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact on their clients' operational efficiency and culture.  Previous consulting experience is not required, but a passion for coaching is! 

As a Lean Six Sigma Coach, you'll be a key driver of the continuous improvement journey for our client's diverse portfolio of customers. Your primary focus will be on coaching and mentoring client teams across a range of industries, guiding them to lead their own projects and find innovative solutions. You won't be running projects yourself; you will be empowering others to succeed. You'll work closely with client personnel, building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative environment where a data-driven approach to problem-solving thrives. Our client has comprehensive training materials, so you'll be able to hit the ground running.

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to build capability and leave a lasting legacy on the culture of multiple organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor client teams and individuals on Lean Six Sigma tools (up to Green Belt) and techniques.
• Guide and support colleagues in leading their own process improvement projects using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) and Lean methodologies.
• Deliver training using our client's existing comprehensive materials to upskill their client's workforce.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving.
• Analyse data to help teams identify areas of waste and inefficiency.

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification/accreditation is essential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, you must be able to coach teams across a range of competencies and seniorities
• A deep understanding of the DMAIC methodology is a key requirement
• Excellent coaching skills, with the ability to quickly assess an individual's learning style (e.g., Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic) and adapt your approach accordingly.
• A passion for continuous improvement and a demonstrated ability to be hands-on, regardless of the industry you've worked in

This appointment is exclusive to OPEX Selection. Should you feel your skills and experience are suitable please apply online. For further information, please contact Dan Sculthorp, Director at OPEX Selection in complete confidence. Should you be able to recommend a highly suitable candidate please contact Dan and receive a referral bonus of £300 (in retail vouchers of your choice) if the referral leads to a successful candidate placement.

OPEX Selection is a specialist in recruiting ’Improvement Champions’; Lean, Six Sigma, Transformation and Operational Excellence professionals on a permanent and interim basis across the UK and worldwide.