Continuous Improvement Specialist

Huxley Associates is currently recruiting for an experienced Continuous Improvement professional to join anAberdeenbased subsea service company on an initial 12 month contract. There is no rate attached to this position so applications will be considered on a case by case basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: * Supporting the Value Stream by recommending and implementing methods for eliminating waste such as restructuring job duties, reorganising work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, tool/fixture/work area improvements and purchasing of equipment. * Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions and quality check points. * Oversee facility improvements and upgrades. * Facilitate and lead Kaizen events (TPM, VSM) * Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed involved in performance of maintenance, production, clerical, and other worker operations to establish standard production rate and to improve efficiency and identify waste. * Establishes work measurement programs and analyses work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation. * Confers with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations. * Develops and recommends equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis, and proposal for integrating machinery, equipment, and tooling into the manufacturing process. * Establish and implement safety procedures, identify and review safety issues, and review safety and accident reports and assist in corrective actions. * Oversees installation to ensure machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications. * Tests ability of machines to perform specified tasks in line with OEM recommended conditions and running speeds. * Develops models of alternate processing methods to test feasibility of new applications of system components, and recommends implementation of improved procedures. * Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to stay appraised of new developments in the CI field.

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