Continuous Improvement Manager

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant.

Salary: Competitive depending on experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As Continuous Improvement Manager, you will strive to make lasting, useful changes in the Offshore Asset Management team. Aiming to help the team reach their main goals and do their best work.

You will deliver important projects to improve things and teach others how to use tools for making these improvements. You'll guide them so they can make their own processes better.

This job helps to support and build a culture where everyone seeks to do better. The team learns to keep improving how we manage offshore assets. This results in getting the most value from our investments over time.

Main accountabilities may include:

- Promoting and upholding Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards to ensure safety is a priority. Overseeing projects following SHE guidelines, manage risks, and keep the Innovation & Integrity team safe.

- Leading a diverse team to achieve project objectives, boosting engagement and morale to enhance SSE's reputation as an employer. Fostering a culture of operational excellence and designate 'process improvement experts' to drive initiatives that minimize waste and variability.

- Implementing strategies to improve business operations using LEAN Sigma, focusing on waste elimination and continuous enhancement. Ensuring Offshore Asset Management complies with clear regulations.

- Organising 'Are we ready' and 'Kick Off' meetings for teams, working with partners to evaluate processes and collect feedback.

- Running 'lessons learned' workshops to encourage growth and risk management. Developing systems to document and share best practices.

- Supporting managed improvement projects ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Evaluating project risks, provide timely escalations, and apply lessons from past projects to future ones.

- Collaborating with the Project Management Office (PMO) to track project progress, maintain governance, controls, and reporting, ensuring milestones are met, variances addressed, and outcomes visible.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Experience in engineering environments such as: wind-power, power generation, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive is essential whilst experience in an offshore environment would be advantageous.

- Accreditation in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent and being a Certified Project Manager is preferable.

- Experience in creating and rolling out Continuous Improvement processes and tools with experience in process management based on ISO 9001 methodology preferred.

- Ability to agree and drive the collaborative development of a business unit 'Continuous Improvement culture' development plan and then deploy the plan across the Offshore Asset Management business unit.

- Demonstrable experience of designing and implementing improvement initiatives that deliver tangible and sustainable commercial benefit.

- An effective coach, mentor and trainer in Continuous Improvement tools.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andrew on 01738 275847.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.