Continuous Improvement Management
Apply continuous improvement processes to optimise operating costs, task efficiency and effectiveness in production, services and processes
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Business Development and Strategy Management
Levels
Implement processes to monitor the progress of improvement activities against action plans
Recommend continuous improvement initiatives
Identify improvement goals to be achieved
Carry out improvement activities in accordance with action plans
Apply appropriate techniques for continuous process improvement
Monitor the progress of improvement activities and take appropriate corrective actions
Report and record the outcomes of improvement activities in accordance with organisational procedures
Facilitate the organisation’s systems and processes related to continuous improvement
Execute and supervise initiatives for continuous improvement
Implement and review savings, productivity and service improvements
Validate continuous improvement initiative and activities as planned
Update processes or procedures as a result of continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor continuous improvement progress against identified key performance indicators (KPIs)
Review the performance improvement before and after the implementation to identify further improvement opportunities
Execute corrective actions in accordance with organisational procedures for issues that arose during the implementation of continuous improvement activities
Lead the design and application of improvement tools and strategies
Manage systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement initiatives
Review continuous improvement data and information to track improvement progress
Analyse, synthesise and interpret complex information
Manage the design and application of improvement tools and strategies
Review and endorse recommendations and plans for continuous improvement projects and activities
Monitor and review efficiency and effectiveness of continuous improvement activities against goals, targets and KPIs
Advocate continuous improvement culture across the organisation
Lead improvement opportunities in line with the organisation’s continuous improvement goals and targets
Keep abreast of industry best practices and trends
Evaluate the feasibility of new and emerging technologies, procedures and processes used in the industry or adjacent industries
Develop strategies to optimise the value chain of the organisation’s processes
Transform continuous improvement strategies into actionable plans
Manage change to facilitate transition or incorporation of new equipment, procedures or processes
Review improvement processes to identify further refinements
Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement across the organisation