Project Lead/Sbs Lean Leader

Responsible for defining and executing Lean initiatives in line with the Spectris Business System (SBS)/Lean focus of the HBK organization. This continuous improvement program will be defined and implemented into the Strategy Deployment process in close cooperation with stakeholders in various departments. You will be part of the global HBK SBS board and work with colleagues around the globe to further influence and develop the SBS. Knowledge And Skill Requirements

Daily work may include, but is not limited to: Planning and scheduling strategic project tasks, overseeing day-to-day execution, and monitoring progress, with authority and responsibility from the Project Board Leading the way on our SBS/Lean journey Developing a Lean program around SQDIP Sustaining and improving an Obeya Room Implementing and maintaining Visual Management tools Analyzing operational data to determine inefficiencies and develop corrective actions Working with different leaders to develop our Lean culture to best in class Challenge the company's Lean thinking and develop visual ways of showing what great looks like Reporting results to the SBS team across HBK (Portugal, Germany, China, Denmark, England) Informing the site's top management team on our Lean improvements About Spectris

Have a minimum of 5 years of documented experience with Lean implementation and processes. Have a strong understanding of the high fives /continuous improvement methodologies utilizing SQDIP and how to introduce those initiatives into the manufacturing process. Experience running Kaizen events and delivering efficiency improvements through other Lean tools and approaches. A vision of where we need to go and delivering on execution. You must see yourself as a leader for the journey and lead by example.

Solid Lean background, on strategic, tactical, and operational levels Lean Six Sigma Certification (as a plus) Able to set standards and continuously improve them Comfortable speaking to members at all levels of the organization, and able to find the best communication format to help you with implementation Experience implementing and driving Lean processes in manufacturing Track record of successfully implementing Lean improvements in your organization Able to see the bigger picture and know that the journey never ends Experience leading without having formal leadership responsibility Highly spirited and able to successfully motivate stakeholders Good planning skills and ability to effectively multi-task Able to develop and communicate a solid strategy Change management comes naturally Have a "can do" attitude and be able to do what it takes to succeed Spectris is a family of businesses with a truly international footprint and a world of careers to explore.

Operating across 36 countries we provide high-tech instruments, test equipment and software for many of the world's most technically demanding applications. Our technical expertise and deep domain knowledge enable us to provide the data and insights customers need to solve their challenges to make the world cleaner, safer and more productive. Our purpose is to deliver value beyond measure
- going beyond just the measurement.

Precision is at the heart of what we do. Spectris provides global customers with specialist insight through our high-tech instruments and test equipment, augmented by the power of our software. Through a combination of our hardware, analytical and simulation software, we provide our customers with superior data and invaluable insights that enable them to work faster, smarter and more efficiently. This equips them with the ability to reduce time to market, improve processes, quality and yield. Values

In this way, our know-how creates value for wider society, as our customers manufacture and develop new products to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive. Delivering value beyond measure. Each of us is different. Each of our businesses have unique traits and company cultures. Yet there are certain characteristics that connect each of our businesses and the people that work there. These Values define our shared beliefs and how we behave as leaders and employees. They describe the high standards that we hold ourselves and others to. Our Values aren't rules to follow. They are our way of living every day, in everything we do. At work and outside work. Our Values are a part of our DNA as people and as a company. Our Values inspire a culture that enables a bold, high-performing business made great by our people, delivering Value Beyond Measure.