TPS/TAS MANAGER

The TPS/TAS Manager role supports the Operations Director in the strategic and operational implementation of continuous improvement tools and the TROX Production/Administration System Principles throughout TROX UK.  Reporting to the Operations Director, the role will require somebody with a strong understanding of general project management tools, with a developed understanding of Operational Performance objectives, team-oriented environment. The role will also require someone with strong communication and persuasion skills.

THE ROLE

• Support Training and Development by promoting continuous improvement and regular generation of ideas from employees in all areas of the organisation, aligning with organisational values.
• Drive a customer delight-oriented quality and delivery culture
• Support the coaching and development of all TPS/TAS roles
• Lead regular workshops promoting lean tools and the TPS/TAS philosophy
• Support employees and Managers in the planning, moderation and follow-up of their continuous improvement workshops (5S, Waste Observation, Layout planning etc)
• Support the implementation of projects through know-how in project management
• Ensure good planning and achievement of set targets through follow up and possibly corrective measures in active projects
• Develop the TPS/TAS implementation level within the UK
• Ensure sustainability of improvements through documentation, communication and standardisation
• Represent the UK in TROX GROUP best practice liaison activities, reporting information on recent operations improvement activities.
• Regularly communicate best practice and successes from TROX GROUP to the UK team.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or other relevant field
• Proven process engineering experience (3 Years) within a medium volume manufacturing company
• Proven hands on experience including examples of successfully implemented improvement projects within a factory environment is essential
• Ability to utilise the tools required to ensure project delivery on time, within scope, and to budget
• Capable of identifying and deploying the appropriate TPS/TAS tools to ensure the continuous development of operations performance objectives
• Ability to prepare and provide training to others, both short-term and longer-term coaching, to ensure the continuous development of people.
• Able to adhere to the Health & Safety rules in place at TROX UK
• Excellent analytical skills – to understand the complexity of some problems to identify root causes and execute corrective and improvement actions.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office Suite programmes.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply in writing with full CV marked “Private and Confidential" to Clare Pulham, HR Dept. TROX UK Ltd, Caxton Way, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 3SQ or alternatively by email to hr@troxuk.co.uk. For further information regarding the role, please speak to Rob Wade, Operations Director.

Closing date for applications – Tuesday 22nd April 2025