Business Improvement Lead / Continuous Improvement Lead
Description
We are hiring on behalf of our client, an established manufacturing business, who are looking for a Business Improvement Lead / Continuous Improvement Lead to drive process optimisation, operational efficiency and cost reduction across the site.
Reporting to the Business Process Improvement Manager, you’ll lead CI projects from concept to delivery. You’ll use Lean, Kaizen and data-driven problem solving to take out waste, remove bottlenecks and hit annual cost-saving targets. Building a genuine continuous improvement culture across the business, working with teams from the shop floor up to senior leadership, is a big part of the role.
This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on CI professional who wants to own the improvement agenda and see their work make a measurable impact.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job
Own the CI Agenda – Lead improvement projects end to end, from business case to delivery
Real Commercial Impact – Direct accountability for efficiency, waste reduction and cost-saving targets
Culture Builder – Coach and engage teams to embed continuous improvement across the business
The Role
Lead CI projects to reduce waste, improve efficiency, increase throughput and deliver annual cost-saving targets
Manage projects from concept to delivery within scope, time and budget
Identify process improvement opportunities using tools such as Value Stream Mapping, process mapping, 5 Whys and root cause analysis
Build business cases and project charters, gathering data and assessing feasibility and impact
Drive improvement in operational KPIs including efficiency, waste, downtime, labour utilisation, quality and safety
Maintain and prioritise the CI pipeline, following actions through to completion
Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops and project retrospectives
Coach and mentor cross-functional teams on CI principles and techniques
Work with senior management and stakeholders, managing risks and escalating issues where needed
Report on project status, savings and progress to senior leadership
The Person
Practical experience applying Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies
Background in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
Proven experience managing improvement projects from initiation to completion
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to dig into data and find root causes
Able to lead, motivate and coach cross-functional teams and get buy-in on the shop floor
Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels
Well organised and able to manage multiple priorities
Good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Desirable
Lean Six Sigma qualification (Green or Black Belt), or working towards one
Experience with Power BI or similar data visualisation tools
Experience facilitating CI workshops and process mapping sessions
The Reward
Competitive salary and benefits package
High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership
Genuine ownership of the business improvement agenda
Long-term career development within an established manufacturing business
Location: Dungannon
Next steps
For further information, and to apply for this Business Improvement Lead / Continuous Improvement Lead job, please contact Conor O’Hagan.
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