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Continuous Improvement Facilitator


Company : Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited


Location : Barnstaple, Devon


Created : 2025-07-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About The RoleCheck all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.The CI Facilitator provides production focused process improvement expertise, improvement facilitation, role modelling to deliver tangible improvement outcomes across SEA, leading and facilitating cross-functional teams to identify, analyse, and implement business improvement initiatives.Continuous Improvement Facilitator will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working.The salary for this role is up to 40k, depending on experience.Whatyoullbedoing Embedded with the operations team to drive CI activities and techniques making them into a Business as Usual approach Facilitating CI project/event sessions with cross functional teams, ensuring they are carried out effectivelySupport the Leadership Team by guiding and leading small teams to identify opportunities throughout SEA that lead to improved productivity, process effectiveness, efficiency and compliance through continuous improvementFacilitate CI project/event sessions with cross functional teams, ensuring they are carried out effectively. Sessions shall provide participants with the necessary guidance, information/training, tools and resourcesSupport continuous improvement training across SEA, including, but not limited to DMAIC, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis (including 5 Whys), 5S, production layout efficiencies, Design for Lean Six Sigma and improvement workshop facilitationSupport facilitation of SEA rollout of CI training and upskilling in the futureUse, maintain and develop a contemporary knowledge of various CI approaches and tools to support continuous improvement effortsAbout our companyAt SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.What we offerAt our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so were always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Havea look atthe benefits we offer:Work life balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements25 days annual leave, plus buy and sellUp to 16 days flexi leave accrualHalf day FridaysReservists in theArmedForces receive special paid leaveFamily & wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance ProgramAll Staff BonusGroup Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contributionCycle to work schemeWellbeing CentreSports & Social activitiesEmployee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savingsCanada Life GP and financial adviceLife assurance policyPublication and recruitment bonus rewardsDevelopment opportunities, including online earningFacilities & resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sitesPrivate seated lunch areasOnsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beveragesOnsite showers and toiletries provisionFree onsite parkingTheskills you need Continuous improvement / process redesign experience within a manufacturing environmentDirect experience of leading and facilitating improvement activities (hands-on) in a production environmentA proven change agent, with demonstratable experience of embeddingKnowledge and experience implementing contemporary CI best-practice and techniquesA proven ability to train and impart CI knowledge in an engaging and effective mannerHold a LSS Green Belt or be prepared to work towards a Green belt certificationA completer-finisher, with excellent planning and delivery credentialsJoin us and be part of something smaller - with500people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.If youd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on .TPBN1_UKTJ