Who We Are
HENI is a technology-focused art company that works with world-leading artists and estates across various sectors including print-making, releases of original artworks, book publishing, films, exhibitions, news and research.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Process Improvement Manager who can work with the CEO to achieve improved operational efficiency across the business.
A great people person, ideally with an excellent degree, you'll thrive on building relationships both internally and externally. You will be well organised and someone with your finger constantly on the pulse across multiple sources to support decision making.
This is a very hands-on and varied role and requires someone to utilise their commercial thinking to help advise on business-critical decision making, suggesting efficiencies across the organisation. You will dig deep into the detail of existing processes and offer alternatives and operational improvements.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a growing brand and be instrumental in streamlining processes, improving how the business works and drive new ideas. You will have the opportunity to deploy your excellent academic knowledge and experience in an innovative and ever-evolving business.
Responsibilities:
- Review Business Processes and procedures throughout the company to improve efficiency. This will include functions such as sales, production, operations, distribution and marketing to measure their performance against best practice.
- Bring a knowledge of best practice in this and other industries
- Support the CEO to make commercial decisions across a number of aspects of the business, from production to people management
- Handle negotiations adeptly and commercially
- Be able to assist in managing the production cycle of items
- Utilising your network, consistently review and optimise our supply base and review new opportunities that arise with suppliers
- Review accounts and work closely with Finance to monitor cost and margin
- Be involved in budget planning and forecasting
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in process improvement within a fast paced business
- Knowledge of production and processes
- Ability to read and interpret financial accounts
- Strong relationship building skills
- Excellent Business School degree such as an MBA or similar would be advantageous
- Excellent negotiation ability and commercial awareness
- Concise and straight forward written and verbal communication
- Familiar with best practice
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for growth and development
- A culture of innovation and continuous learning
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Due to the large volume of applications we will only be able to be in touch with those we are progressing. We thank you for your interest in our role.