A leading organisation in the industrial sector is seeking a dynamic and skilled Productivity Development Manager to drive a strong culture of productivity and continuous improvement. In this role, you will influence and guide productivity professionals and the wider organisation, fostering a culture that embraces productivity and drives operational efficiency. You will also be responsible for identifying capability gaps and delivering training programs.
Client Details
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.
Description
*Lead communication and cultural activities to promote productivity, such as "Mission Productivity," to change mindsets around the importance of productivity.
*Change Management in large matrix organisations
*Create and manage communication channels (e.g., SharePoint, Airtime) to highlight successes and demonstrate the value of productivity initiatives.
*Establish recognition and reward systems to celebrate productivity achievements.
*Conduct regular employee sentiment surveys to gauge the effectiveness of productivity initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.
*Collaborate with the wider team and global colleagues to identify training and development needs to drive a successful productivity agenda.
*Perform gap analyses to assess organisational capability and create a plan to address training and skills development needs.
*Develop and execute training programs related to LEAN Six Sigma, Project Management, Digital Skills, and other relevant areas.
*Mentor productivity project leads and managers in the application of productivity methodologies.
*Work with finance, business, and functional heads to set and monitor behavioural and capability targets for the organisation.
*Ensure that processes and culture are aligned with modern best practices and external trends.
Profile
*Strong networking skills and the ability to create and maintain a network of resources and contacts.
*Proven change management expertise.
*Passion for working with and influencing others to drive change and improvement.
*Comfortable using MS Office and other IT platforms, and willing to learn new tools to facilitate training and communication.
*Ability to work in an agile environment and handle uncertainty or change effectively.
*Experience in Six Sigma, LEAN, Scrum methodologies, and digitisation.
*Experience in training or employee communications.
*Ability to work with integrity and promote an inclusive workplace culture.
Job 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.
Applications will be reviewed in January.