Continuous Improvement Manager
Newport
28733/611
50,000 plus annual bonus
Benefits Package:
- A starting salary of 50,000
- Annual bonus – up to 14%
- 4% matched pension
- 33 days holidays
- EAP
A well-established South Wales manufacturer is currently investing in its operations and looking to strengthen its leadership team. With a strong reputation for quality, long-standing customer relationships, and significant production capabilities, this business offers the opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation that supplies products to major retailers and brands across the UK.
Role & Responsibilities
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is responsible for leading, facilitating and embedding continuous improvement across the site.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the site, delivering measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity.
- Use operational data to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies and drive sustainable performance improvements.
- Coach and develop teams in Lean manufacturing, structured problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
- Work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Technical and Supply Chain teams to remove constraints and optimise processes.
- Embed a culture of continuous improvement through effective project governance, performance tracking and standardisation of best practices.
A full job description can be provided upon request
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Excellence or production improvement role within FMCG
- Practical knowledge of Lean tools such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, standard work, visual management, SMED/changeover reduction and waste elimination.
- Lean Six Sigma qualification is desirable; Green Belt or equivalent practical capability preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong Power BI / reporting capability; experience with MRP/ERP systems.
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