Imperial Operating System (IWS/IL6S) Manager - Manufacturing

Imperial Brands; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The Role

An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees is looking for an Imperial Operating System Manager. As an IOS Manager, you will be responsible for driving the performance of the factory by delivering the IOS implementation across the Radom site. This exciting and challenging role is on a Site Leadership Team Level - you will have the opportunity to be a part of a Factory Management Team.

Principle Accountabilities

• Owning the deployment & implementation of Stop the Stops (StS) and implementation & governance of IOS pillars in our production site to deliver breakthrough results, enhance OEE, MTBF by building self-sufficiency at site & Business Unit Levels.
• Ensuring the site expands StS to all lines, promoting a standardized, efficient and sustainable operational model across the company.
• In close collaboration with global IOS Management, creating and delivering an IOS Site Deployment Plan.
• Building capabilities of organization pillars, daily management of systems and equipment owners.
• Leading the site pillar review process. Ensuring PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) is being followed.
• Promoting, communicating, and educating on IOS: Coach site teams for sustainable practices and collaborate with other sites to reapply best practices.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven track record as a qualified Integrated Work System (or equivalent) practitioner with extensive experience in implementing IWS methodologies within the tobacco or FMCG sector.
• Significant operational experience in IWS (or IOS), with the skills required for the specific phase of the plant.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization, including senior leaders.
• Exceptional skills in teaching, coaching, and developing others with a focus on CI methodologies and a deep passion for the work to inspire others.
• Effective communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to identify and eliminate process losses.
• Credibility and engagement on the production floor, with a hands-on approach and the ability to work closely with teams performing the work.
• Willingness to travel, and fluency in English & Polish.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary and further benefits as well as inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial, we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace, and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs, and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at [e-mail] to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation, and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that create exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.