Job Description

PURPOSE

AGR Automation is looking to fill an exciting new role in project management and continuous improvement management within our growing business which has an unrivalled reputation globally as a leading designer and manufacturer of high-speed automated machinery.

The PMO / CI Leader will be a pivotal member of the AGR business unit, which covers three sites in Arbroath, Ballymena and Aylesbury. Reporting directly the business unit President you will also coordinate with the VP, Continuous Improvement & PMO for Convergix Automation based in the US and Canada . In this role you will have responsibility for leading the implementation of project management standards in partnership with the functional managers. We are in the middle of a significant growth period and are evolving our systems, processes and practices to meet these new needs. This role and will suit someone from an engineering background who is keen to join us during this growth period.

To be successful in this role you will:

PMO Responsibilities:

• Act as the Convergix PMO representative and PMO Process Owner for AGR
• Drive a sense of urgency and accountability relative to project performance and key milestones
• Guide AGR employees in developing new or revising existing standard operating procedures
• Act as a Project Manager in exceptional circumstances
• Provide formal and informal coaching to PMs, Project Engineers and project team members in:

o Convergix PM fundamentals

o Project execution map and associated stage deliverables

o Beat the budget mentality and tools

o PM workbook (Risks, Issues, Change Management, lessons learned, financial summary etc)

o Root cause and corrective action relating to degradation

o Percentage of completion project accounting with emphasis on Estimate at Completion

o Project planning and scheduling

CI Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute Continuous Improvement activities within the assigned Business Unit(s) utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools.

o Provide insights and recommendations to AGR annual strategic planning process

o Assist in the prioritization of CI initiatives

o Establish measurement criteria, quantify targeted results, and identify anticipated benefits

o Improve processes by eliminating waste

o Maintain Convergix database of continuous improvement activities

o Monitor LeanDNA and coach the organization towards best in class use of the tool

• Manage cross-functional teams to successful completion of continuous improvement initiatives by:

o Generating clear problem statements/gap analyses

o Identifying actionable metrics and benchmarks to track improvements

o Training and empowering each team to lead projects and work to share best practices with other Business Units

o Providing motivation, a sense of urgency, focus, and direction to team members

o Preparing and presenting regular updates summarizing project results

o Evaluating and ensuring project effectiveness

o People management responsibility for Project Managers, including performance development and review

• Facilitate for targeted activities in support of the business including, but not limited to:

o Lessons learned documentation

o Value-stream mapping

o Rapid Improvement Kaizen events

o Identify and eliminate barriers to continuous improvement

• Train others (managers and individual contributors) in Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies with emphasis on problem identification, establishing base lines, and root cause analysis.
• Coach/mentor individuals at all levels of the company who are engaged in process improvement, problem identification and solution implementation.
• Look for and anticipate the need for improvement and serve as a catalyst for change.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships across all business functions and all levels of the organization.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years experience deploying Lean Six Sigma, including experience in both direct and indirect (transactional) processes.
• Experience in a custom engineered solution businesses and ideally factory automation
• Knowledge of and practical experience with PMBOK. PMI certified preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt and/or SME Silver Lean certification required; Black Belt certification highly desirable
• Have led at least 10 continuous improvement projects and/or formal Kaizen events
• Must have the ability to become proficient in company systems, processes, and tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ideally MiniTab
• 3+ years supervisory experience of at least 5 direct reports would be preferred
• Willing and able to travel frequently to AGR locations in the UK, infrequent travel to Convergix in North America
• May require customer site visits internationally

Behavioural Skills

• Communication
• Influential
• Problem Solving
• Inclusive and collaborative style
• Conflict Management
• Leadership

What we expect from you:

• A proactive can-do attitude.
• A positive and determined work ethic
• A professional approach
• A commitment to excellence in all that you do
• A team player, willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance
• Self-driven to make a significant contribution to maximising AGR customer service

ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Convergix Automation Solutions is a Global Systems Integrator specialising in custom automated manufacturing systems including, robotics, controls, material handling, information and software systems, process automation in a variety of manufacturing industries. With over 900 employees, 25+ Locations worldwide and $300M in Sales, Convergix is growing organically as well through acquisition to become a leading $1B Automation Integration global partner.

We are a single source automation solutions provider that leverages the geography, technology, industry expertise and capacity of the entire Convergix portfolio across the entire value chain for our customers in a diverse set of industries.

OUR OPERATING COMPANIES

AGR Automation & Aylesbury Automation

Services

▹ Design, Build and Integration of complex Automation systems

▹ Robotics Solutions

▹ Integrated Vision Systems

▹ High Speed Assembly and Test

▹ Precision Automated Manufacturing

▹ Feeding Systems

Industries Served

▹ Medical Device and Diagnostics

▹ Consumer Products

▹ Industrial Manufacturing Products

JMP Solutions

Services

▹ Process Automation

▹ Control System Software & Hardware Integration

▹ Information Systems

▹ Automation & Robotic Systems

▹ Automated Guided Vehicles and AMR Integration

▹ Material Handling

Primary Industries Served

▹ Food & Beverage

▹ Consumer Products

▹ Automotive

▹ Oil and Gas as well as Metals and Mining

Classic Design

Services

▹ Low Cost Engineering and Manufacturing

▹ BIW Weld

▹ Dispense and Assembly Systems

▹ Process Engineering

▹ Controls Engineering

▹ Tool Design

▹ Robotics

▹ Build + Integration

Industries Served

▹ Automotive Manufacturing

▹ Heavy Truck and Equipment

▹ Defense and Aerospace

▹ Custom Manufacturing

Eagle Technologies

Services

▹ Automated and Lean Assembly Cell and Lines

▹ Material Handling

▹ Material Joining & Removal

▹ Dispensing

▹ Robotics

▹ Vision – Test

▹ Build to Print (10+ Machine Duplication)

Primary Industries Served

▹ Aerospace

▹ Agriculture

▹ Automotive

▹ Consumer Products

▹ Electric Vehicle

▹ Energy

▹ Logistics

▹ Medical

▹ Recreational Vehicle

▹ Transportation

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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