business improvement engineer AOKZGKDLQA

26 Days left CLOSING DATE: 24/07/2016

Oregon Timber Frame Limited

Business Improvement Engineer

5 Application(s) to date

HNC, HND, Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:: 24/07/2016
Skill:: Engineering manufacturing and production
Region:: Borders
Salary: £24,000 +
Length:: 12 months
Ref code: AOKZGKDLQA

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Placement summary

Selkirk based Oregon Timber Frame Limited has a unique and exciting Business Improvement Engineering opportunity for a graduate to assist us in developing and changing our culture to one where all departments continually foster business improvement in everything they do. This is a 12 month placement initially.

Job description

Project Description

At Oregon, we design, manufacture, supply and erect structural timber frames to the UK's leading house-builders/developers. We continually strive to be at the forefront of the timber frame industry and deliver sustainable operational excellence.

This is a key growth project for our business and you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your skills and the value you can offer our business as we seek to embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout the company. In return, you will gain a wealth of business awareness across all aspects of our Company.

Overall, we are looking to invest in someone who demonstrates their potential for building a long term career within Oregon Timber Frame Limited. Whilst we are currently unable to guarantee a permanent role at the conclusion of the placement, every effort will be made to identify a suitable role.

Placement Objectives

Review, measure and identify potential improvements in all business processes (improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximise profitability)
Promote a ‘Continuous Improvement’ culture throughout the business
Lead &/or facilitate ‘Lean Management’ projects
Conduct ‘root cause analysis’ on our Exception Reports and identify robust and practical solutions to repeat quality issues
Identify Research & Development projects (in conjunction with our Technical Director) to ensure we remain at the forefront of timber frame manufacturing industry

Role Description

Main Tasks:

You will work in partnership with all areas of our company both internally and externally to ensure current processes are measured and analysed. Thereafter you will be expected to identify and implement improvements
You must have a good understanding of continuous improvement philosophies which include understanding the principles, systems, methods, tools and standards
You will also be responsible for measuring, analysing and recording data and present improvement opportunities to the Board for consideration. Therefore, strong presentation/communication skills are required
You will be expected to learn all aspects of timber frame construction methods with the aim of providing additional technical support to the business
Have good leadership skills and have experience of developing interpersonal relationships
Maintain and exceed current levels of quality within the Company

Qualifications

HNC, HND or Degree in relevant discipline

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Extensive knowledge and experience of process driven and improvement methodologies
Ability to demonstrate initiative, the desire to drive change and be motivated to exceed expectations
Possess basic statistical knowledge and ability to apply this to product and process improvement projects
Time management: Ability to plan work load and exceed deadlines
People Management: Ability to communicate to varying levels of personnel
Teamworking : Team player with a "can do" attitude
Manage information: control databases and have a very proactive approach to information sources and information gathering
Communicate effectively: verbally and through written words/reports
Leadership: to educate all departments when implementing change through business improvement processes

KEY SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

Appreciation and understanding of business improvement methodologies
Assist the Technical Director in any strategic initiative that will help in compliance to standards, implementing new systems, and creating solutions that will improve our practices
Have an understanding of the commercial impact on Operational cost (ie cost –v- benefit principles)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Dedication to promote continuous improvements throughout the company
Robust character with a strong drive and motivation to succeed
Good knowledge and understanding of Word, Excel and any other computer package which you would require to communicate your report findings
You must have a current driving licence and use of a personal car for work related usage

Desirable Skills

Experience of the Construction Industry, specifically timber frame methods
Possess a professionally recognised qualification in Engineering

Benefits

Company benefits

We are offering a very competitive graduate level salary and we will also provide all the coaching, training and development required to make a success of this role.

Placement benefits

As part of the ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, you may have access to a tailored graduate business skills training course. ScotGrad placements also offer a unique opportunity to connect with a vast network of graduates and ScotGrad alumni. All graduates appointed through the programme are encouraged to make use of the ScotGrad LinkedIn group to communicate with other ScotGrad participants, learn about any professional development opportunities and build up a professional network

Additional information

Location: Selkirk

Planned interview date: TBC

This placement may result in a permanent employment afterwards

Preferred start date: 8th August 2016

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