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Be part of building Scotland’s future
The Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) is delivered by Scottish Enterprise and covers Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Scotland’s national economic development agency.
At Scottish Enterprise we are committed to growing the Scottish economy for the benefit of all, creating more quality jobs and a brighter future in every region.
The role
We’re looking for an experienced continuous improvement specialist with a passion to deliver a sustainable, inclusive, and fair economy. You’ll be on the frontline helping manufacturing businesses to stay competitive in a changing landscape. This means working with them to adopt new technologies and improve supply chains and internal processes.
You’ll spend most of your time with clients, guiding them through immediate tactical challenges as well as longer term strategic change. Every client is different, and you’ll be working with them to promote a Productivity Agenda for sustainable Scottish Manufacturing
The role is based in Tayside and involves travel throughout Scotland, so you’ll need a full driver’s licence and access to a car.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Assessing business needs for efficiency
· Supporting businesses to make improvements and be competitive
· Promoting SMAS and Scottish Enterprise business support services
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Who we’re looking for
An effective team player who can work across businesses with ease: you’ll bring credibility, experience and influencing skills. Taking companies on an improvement journey can often last months, or even years, so your enthusiasm and tenacity will need to last the course.
You’ll bring experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in a leadership role. Whether you’re keen to share your wealth of experience, or looking to develop your career further, this role offers plenty of variety.
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Role profile
Further information on the role can be found in the attached role profile
How to apply
If you're interested in this role, please complete your application form by 29 March 2023.
Interview dates
Our values
Being part of Scottish Enterprise means being open to new ideas and trying different ways of working. We support each other to reach our full potential. We celebrate shared success and learn together when things don’t go so well. And we always treat each other fairly, with respect and understanding. Together, we are the difference.
Apply now to keep building your future with us
At Scottish Enterprise, we’re proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience and thought is vital to the success of our vision for the future of every community across Scotland. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required, not only during the application and assessment process but throughout employment with us.
We have the following networks which are open to all colleagues to help drive inclusion, Disability Positive, Gender Balanced, Multi-cultural, Multi-Generational and Pride (LGBTQ+).