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About the positionAt MorganAdvanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials. Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers. Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air. The Continuous Improvement Manager, Materials is responsible for leading, coordinating and managing our global continuous improvement activities and Operations Excellence programme across our Materials Manufacturing facilities in the Performance Carbon Global Business Unit, including the facilitation of continuous improvement trainings, coordinating and tracking idea generation and savings, supervising value stream mapping and applying practical continuous improvement standards, toolkits and behaviours. ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement a global continuous improvement strategy, aligned with organisational goals. Standardize best practices and bolthires methodologies across the Materials facilities. Teach, coach and mentor peers and team members in Continuous Improvement skills. Coordinate and enhance idea generation at every level of the Materials organisation. Track, review and report on continuous improvement projects and activities. Mentor, coach and track Green Belt projects. Partner with site leaders in selecting and prioritising continuous improvement activities.Coordinate and report on the continuous improvement activities of all sites. Design, facilitate and track Continuous Improvement training programmes. RequirementsDegree educated ideally in Engineering, Business or relevant Technical Discipline. Lean expert with extensive experience in a manufacturing environment. Proven track record for developing, training and coaching teams. Experience of working within a Multiple site/ Global environment preferred. Must be able to travel globally as required. .