Senior Continuous Improvement

Category: Quality/Inspection
Industry: Oil & Gas
City/Country: Doha, Qatar
Location: Qatar

**Position**:Senior Continuous Improvement (CI) Coach**

**Location **:Doha, Qatar

**Duration **:12 months

**Work Status **:Resident, Single

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the delivery of complex business improvement activities. Role models the identification of opportunities for business improvement, aligned to strategic objectives and 'must-win' activities for the COMPANY
- Responsible for training, mentoring and coaching nominated employees who are often delivering improvement work in addition to their normal duties
- Responsible for developing business cases for improvement activities which are approved for execution to deliver agreed business improvement plans
- Responsible for ensuring that business improvement projects are completed to schedule and deliver business benefits, including tangible financial savings, safety improvements, reduced business risk and/or improved customer satisfaction
- Reports on progress of projects, related risks, issues and opportunities. Includes dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones, the forthcoming pipeline, and any actions necessary to ensure success
- Develops continuous improvement plans/road maps for projects and areas of accountability
- Produces written reports and makes presentations using agreed templates and formats
- Deliver and complete the agreed number of A3 Problem solving activities, Green and Black Belt projects to the correct, auditable quality standard and on time:

- A3 Problem solving: up to 4 weeks
- Lean Six Sigma projects: 3 to 6 months

**People Management**:

- Responsible for coaching managers and supervisors in the identification of business improvement opportunities and the development of business cases
- Supports company-wide engagement in continuous improvement. Supports the local CI Team as required, working flexibly to meet the changing needs of the business
- Consistently promotes high standards through personal example such that team members align on the standards and behaviors expected of them
- Supports delivery of team KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management of data and regular reporting
- Supports, coaches and trains National Developers, Graduates and other secondees that rotate through the CI Team. Carries out regular competency assessments and reviews

**1. Qualifications & Experience Required**

**Qualifications**
- ** University degree in a science, or engineering discipline**. Equivalent numerate disciplines are also considered.
- Minimum of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, with a demonstrable record of project coaching and delivery. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and recognized Quality Control (QC) tools
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including ISO14001 and responsibilities
- Knowledge of Quality standard TS16949
- Professional registration with a relevant institution is preferred e.g. ASQ, MCQI
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**Experience, skills and attributes**:

- 10+ years of experience in a business improvement, internal or external consulting role
- Ability to operate within a matrix and diverse environment.
- A clear and structured thinker, who is strongly results-orientated.
- Ability to motivate and coach with strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to work independently to the required standards with mínimal supervision
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to plan and manage a wide variety of activities at the same time
- Able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders