Continuous Improvement Lead

Our client, a successful and multi site food manufacturer are looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Lead to work as a partner to the site leadership team, responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving the Continuous Improvement strategy in line with business expectations.The role will champion a vision for Continuous Improvement and embed sustainable improvement practices and organisational capability to support business transformation. You will influence, engage, and develop managers across all shifts to create a high-performance culture that drives and motivates operational excellence.Your core responsibilities will be:To develop and deliver a strategic CI roadmap which is aligned with the business and transformation priorities.Partner with senior stakeholders to embed CI into strategic planning and investment and operational reviews.Establish and lead frameworks to include KPIs and reporting.Lead high-impact, cross-functional CI projects to deliver measurable improvements.Create and develop a network of CI Representatives to drive staff engagement and innovation.Ensure consistency with 5S practices and targets.Develop and implement a CI strategy that focuses on KPIs such as OEE, MSA, CPMU, MUV, CPT, and Quality Control. Influence leaders to adopt CI thinking in functional strategies and long-term planning. Skills required:Proven ability to pursue operational challenges into strategic CI opportunities.Deep understanding of manufacturing processes ideally in FMCG or food manufacturing environments.Proven success in leading CI programmes or transformation initiatives.Track record of building CI capability and leading cultural change. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt although Black Belt preferred.

Created: 2025-09-05