Continuous Improvement Manager in Newport

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 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. To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed) INDENM If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. 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. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business