Continuous Improvement Manager

This range is provided by Scantec Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Scantec Recruitment Senior Principal Recruitment Consultant FMCG, Food & Drink, Manufacturing & Packaging – 0151 666 8943 / 07739039713 – paulb@scantec.co.uk Operational Excellence Lead – Food Manufacturing Scantec Recruitment are working with a leading FMCG manufacturing business to assist in their search for an Operational Excellence Lead. Your role will be to support and drive their strategic, site-wide operational excellence initiatives. Reporting to the Site Lead, this role has a genuine opportunity for career development and progression. The plan is that this role will be the succession plan to the Site Lead in the future. About the Role: We are looking for a passionate and proactive candidate with a strong track record of CI and process improvements. You\’ll be leading lean and efficiency projects across manufacturing and support functions, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, and embedding best practice standards that support sustainable business performance and growth. Operational Excellence Lead – Summary of key role responsibilities: Lead and deliver group-standardised lean & CI training to build in-house continuous improvement capability. Drive operational excellence by coordinating cross-functional CI projects that improve efficiency in labour, materials, and overheads. Embed a high-performance, decision-making culture at all levels to accelerate problem-solving and increase organisational agility. Interface with internal customers and cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities based on lean thinking. Implement and streamline processes to improve quality, customer satisfaction, and operational KPIs. Lead structured problem-solving sessions and ensure the consistent capture, sharing, and application of best practices across sites via group forums. Prepare and present CI updates and reports to senior stakeholders and business forums. Model and champion the group core values and behaviours in all interactions, actively encouraging others to do the same. Facilitate CI workshops and training sessions to upskill teams and embed LEAN principles. Drive performance improvements across safety, quality, service, cost, and people metrics. Actively lead and track the successful delivery of CI projects on time, within budget, and with full compliance. Required skills & Experience: Were seeking an experienced candidate with proven experience in Continuous / Process improvement within a manufacturing environment. FMCG / Food Manufacturing experience is preferred but not essential. A proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and successfully delivering change initiatives. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Manufacturing Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Scantec Recruitment by 2x Get notified about new Operational Specialist jobs in Cwmbrân, Wales, United Kingdom . Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Newport, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Project Support Officer / Personal Assistant Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 8 hours ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Mamhilad, Wales, United Kingdom 1 month ago Administration Officer / Support Secretary Caerleon, Wales, United Kingdom 3 days ago Newport, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Newport, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Ageing Well Project Administrator (Band 4) Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Operational Lead (H/F) – AIRBUS PROTECT LIMITED Newport, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 8 hours ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Assistant Manager – Product and Operational Taxes Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Travel Operations Specialist (InsideAsia) Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 9 hours ago Travel Operations Specialist (InsideAsia) Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom £32,000.00-£32,000.00 1 day ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Upper Abercanaid, Wales, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr