Continuous Improvement Officer

Urgo Medical specialises in the healthcare industry, with the mission of healing people. We develop innovative, evidence-based products that make a difference to the lives of people with wounds: because we care. We are proud of what we do because we see the positive effect our solutions have on people every day.Job SummaryDo have experience in a manufacturing or manufacturing support environment, a passion for Continuous Improvement and are ready for that next step?Perhaps you have been involved in continuous improvement project and are now ready to move into a full-time continuous improvement role.This role is responsible for driving operational efficiency and enhancing processes within the organisation. By analysing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing data-driven improvement initiatives, the officer aims to optimise resource utilisation and reduce waste. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with industry standards whilst supporting key infrastructure projects.DutiesProcess Analysis and Optimisation: Analyse current production and business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Develop and implement optimised processes to enhance productivity and reduce costsProject Management: Lead and manage improvement projects from start to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectivesPerformance Measurement: Improve, refine and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure the effectiveness of improvement initiativesStakeholder Engagement: As part of the Industrial Operations Team, Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, IT, and HR, to ensure comprehensive and effective implementation of improvement strategies.Change Management: Facilitate change management activities to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes and systems across the industry organisationContinuous Improvement Culture: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by supporting ‘on the project’ training opportunities, identifying resources, and supporting employees at all levels.Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise data analysis tools and techniques to inform decision-making and track the impact of improvement initiativesReporting and Documentation: Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, outlining findings, recommendations, and progress updatesCaring Company: Drive our caring company agenda to achieve carbon net zero status by 2045 as per our customer’s requirementsQualificationsGraduate level candidate preferredA minimum of 3 years production or production support experience is essential

Created: 2025-08-01