Continuous Improvement Lead

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence?

We're looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Lead to join a well-established and growing business. If you have a proven track record of delivering process improvements, implementing Lean methodologies, and leading positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation that values innovation, continuous development, and offers genuine career progression.

The Role

As the Continuous Improvement Lead, you will play a key role in driving a culture of continuous improvement across the business. Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, enhance quality, and deliver measurable business improvements through Lean principles and structured problem-solving techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.

• Develop and manage project roadmaps, ensuring successful implementation of improvement projects.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and eliminate waste using Lean manufacturing principles.

• Introduce and embed problem-solving tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Standardise best practices and ensure improvements are sustainable.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and positively influence change across the organisation.

• Deliver training and coaching on Lean tools, new processes, and continuous improvement techniques.

• Monitor, measure, and report on improvement projects using relevant KPIs and performance metrics.

• Drive projects that improve efficiency, productivity, accuracy, and product quality.

• Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager and wider teams to identify and deliver process improvements.

• Improve service delivery, operational performance, and product standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline, or significant relevant industry experience.

• Extensive practical experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing or operational environment.

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Systems Thinking, and Total Quality Management (TQM).

• Experience managing multiple improvement projects and delivering measurable business benefits.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics, and experience using data analysis and process improvement tools.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Genuine opportunities for career progression.

• Join a stable, well-established, and expanding business.

• Be part of a team committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Ready to make a real impact?

Apply today and take the next step in your Continuous Improvement career.

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