Continuous Improvement Lead

Lead Transformation. Drive Continuous Improvement. Deliver Real Impact.

An established and highly successful manufacturing organisation is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to champion operational excellence across a complex production environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement professional to lead site-wide improvement initiatives, embed a culture of operational excellence, and deliver measurable business improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

You will play a key role in driving performance, coaching teams at all levels, and delivering strategic transformation projects that improve quality, efficiency, cost, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site's Continuous Improvement strategy and roadmap.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
• Coach and support teams in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Lead Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Implement and sustain tools including:
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • 5S
  • SMED
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
  • Visual Management
  • Standard Work
  • Poka-Yoke
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • 8D Methodology
• Manage and prioritise a portfolio of improvement projects.
• Develop business cases and deliver cost-saving initiatives.
• Support performance management processes and visual management systems.
• Use data analysis and statistical tools to identify opportunities and drive decision-making.
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality and maintenance teams to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure improvements are implemented in line with quality and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading Continuous Improvement programmes within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Demonstrated success delivering cultural change and operational transformation.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing abilities.
• Ability to analyse data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt minimum (Black Belt advantageous).
• Lean Manufacturing certification or formal training preferred.
• At least 5 years' experience applying Lean and Six Sigma principles within manufacturing.
• Track record of delivering measurable operational improvements.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact business transformation projects.
• Career development within a well-established manufacturing business.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• International exposure with occasional European travel.