Continuous Improvement & Project Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement professional to join a global manufacturing business during an exciting period of investment and transformation. Working closely with site leadership and European Operational Excellence teams, you will be responsible for driving a culture of Continuous Improvement across the facility whilst leading projects focused on operational performance, digitalisation, automation, and smart manufacturing initiatives. This is a highly visible role with genuine autonomy, offering the opportunity to make a measurable impact on a key manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement across the manufacturing operation; Lead Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives to improve site performance; Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analysis activities, and structured problem-solving projects; Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and cost; Manage improvement projects from concept through to implementation and benefit realisation; Support digitalisation, automation, and smart factory developments across the site; Develop visual management tools, KPIs, and performance reporting systems; Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams; Drive sustainable change and ensure improvements become embedded within the business; Promote a positive Health, Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement culture

Requirements

Experience in a Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or Project Management role; Manufacturing experience within a process, chemical, FMCG, industrial, or high-volume production environment; Proven track record of delivering CI initiatives and operational improvement projects; Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, VSM, and PDCA; Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at all levels; Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice to have

Exposure to digitalisation, automation, Industry 4.0, or smart factory programmes would be advantageous; Continuous Improvement, Lean, Engineering, Operations, or Project Management qualification preferred

Benefits

10% Bonus; Healthcare; Pension; Life Assurance; Holidays