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Productivity Consultant - Black Belt

Surrey Permanent View Job Description
Our client is seeking a dynamic Productivity Consultant to support the strategic growth and operational excellence of their business. In this role, you will steer productivity initiatives across assigned functions, acting as an internal consultant to identify, sponsor, and deliver improvement programs. You will help shape a culture of continuous improvement and ensure the organisation achieves challenging cost and growth targets.
  • Opportunity to work for a FTSE 100 organisation
  • Work within a high profile productivity team

About Our Client


My client is a leading provider of industrial gases, engineering solutions, and technologies, serving diverse industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. As part of a global organisation, they benefit from an extensive international network and innovative expertise. Renowned for their commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence, they deliver solutions that enhance efficiency, productivity, and environmental responsibility for their clients.

Job Description

  • Develop and maintain a continuous pipeline of productivity improvements for your assigned function or business unit.
  • Partner with leadership teams to implement projects aligned with organisational goals and strategic objectives.
  • Conduct in-depth audits of cost structures, systems, and processes to identify areas for improvement.
  • Facilitate idea generation events, innovation workshops, and best practice replication across the organisation.
  • Support advanced methods like Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile to enable faster, data-driven decision-making.
  • Measure and report progress against productivity goals, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
  • Act as a consultant and sponsor for key projects, identifying risks and ensuring high-quality, timely delivery.
  • Coach and mentor project managers and productivity leads to enhance their impact and effectiveness.
  • Lead selective high-impact or cross-functional projects and programs as required.
  • Drive the adoption of a continuous improvement mindset through training, webinars, and thought leadership.



Key Stakeholders

  • Functional heads, particularly in production and distribution.
  • Productivity program leads (Green & Yellow Belts).
  • Finance, global, and regional productivity contacts.

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong financial and analytical acumen with experience building business and investment cases.
  • Certified in Six Sigma (Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred) or Lean methodologies.
  • Proven project management expertise with certifications such as Scrum Master preferred.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate opportunities into actionable plans.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Track record of managing change and fostering collaborative relationships.
  • Agile and comfortable working with uncertainty.
  • Commitment to inclusivity and integrity in the workplace.



What's on Offer

What's on Offer?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a role that impacts multiple business functions and value streams, driving transformation and innovation. If you are a proactive and strategic professional ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply
Submit your CV to apply. I will be reviewing all applications in January.

Contact
Emma Adams
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6552398
Phone number
+44 207 269 2119

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Surrey
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma Adams
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2119
Job reference
JN-102024-6552398