Lean and Six Sigma- How can you set youself apart from other lean / six sigma job hunters? - Dudley Child Executive Recruitment

By Carl Boslem - Operations and Continuous Improvements Manager at Dudley Child Executive Recruitment Ltd  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

There is no question that the manufacturing and engineering market has been affected by the tough economic climate yet there are still opportunities out there.  With tough competition how do you set yourself apart from other lean / six sigma candidates?

• When advertising your CV on job boards it is important to have a CV which is clearly set out and includes relevant buzz words such as Lean, CI, Six Sigma, etc.  Make sure that you do not over complicate your role with abbreviations that no one else will understand

•  Make sure that any continuous improvement / six sigma projects you have been involved in or have led are clearly outlined on your CV and when discussing at interview.  This should include any cultural changes you made, lean tool implemented, and the general process.  It is also important to state the cost savings to the company brought about by the projects.

• Make sure that any qualifications are visible early on in your CV.  This may be green belt, black belt, master black belt etc.  Also make it clear if you have any other formal training such as NSA or ASQ certification.

• Often clients are very interested in academic backgrounds and thus degrees or even masters can be the difference between being successful or not.  If you are doing a part time MBA then again make sure if is visible early on.

• Being able to demonstrate CI/ Six sigma projects are aligned to the businesses objectives will separate you from individuals with less experience. 

• Strong leadership skills are a must for CI Managers/ Six Sigma Consultants.  You must have been involved with projects from the shop floor to senior level management.

• Another way to stand out from the rest is to not only drive change into the company but also to lean out suppliers as well.  When possible look at ways of improving your supply chain.

If you would like any hep with writing a CV or a confidential chat about Lean/ Six Sigma vacancies or market trends then please contact us on 0113 246 8923

Key words  LEAN, SIX SIGMA, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, CANDIDATES,

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