Continuous Improvement Manager

Company: Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company.Continuous Improvement Manager£60,000 + Bonus (OTE £69,000)

SheffieldReed Engineering & Manufacturing

are working with a leading engineering and manufacturing business to recruit an experienced

Continuous Improvement Manager .This is a fantastic opportunity to lead operational excellence initiatives across a complex manufacturing environment, driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver the site’s Continuous Improvement strategy.Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, and waste reduction activities.Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost.Analyse KPIs and operational data to drive performance improvements.Lead structured problem-solving activities including Root Cause Analysis, 8D, 5 Why, PDCA, and DMAIC.Coach and develop teams in Continuous Improvement methodologies.Support automation, capital investment, and business improvement projects.Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.About YouProven experience in a Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Lean Manufacturing role.Strong understanding of Lean tools and Continuous Improvement methodologies.Demonstrable success delivering measurable operational improvements.Experience leading improvement projects within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments.Excellent analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt highly desirable.What’s on Offer?Competitive salary of

£60,000Bonus scheme of up to

£9,000Opportunity to influence business-wide operational performance.Career progression within a leading manufacturing organisation.If you’re passionate about driving change, improving performance, and delivering sustainable results, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: October 10th, 2026