We are seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement & Innovation Specialist to join our UK‑based team. This role blends business analysis, project management, and process optimisation to drive meaningful change and foster innovation across the organisation, with opportunities to support our global sites. If you are a strategic thinker, a results‑driven leader, and a passionate advocate for continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
Hybrid working model, with regional travel to the customer sites (Cambridge, Macclesfield)
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze program trends, processes and technology to identify innovation opportunities to improve the program
- Facilitate ideation sessions thorough reviews of existing business processes. Identify areas for improvement, inefficiencies, and opportunities for innovation.
- Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the organization. Develop and implement strategies to streamline processes, optimize operations, and enhance overall efficiency.
- Champion a culture of innovation within the organization. Proactively seek out new ideas, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and stay ahead of industry trends.
- Plan, execute, and oversee business improvement projects from inception to completion. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Develop detailed project plans and timelines. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project implementation.
- Collaborate closely with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Build strong relationships and effectively communicate project objectives, progress, and outcomes.
- Utilize data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive business improvements. Liaising with business insights teams to identify trends, and make recommendations for action.
- Manage the change process associated with business improvement initiatives. Anticipate and address potential challenges and resistance to change. Develop and implement effective change management strategies.
- Ensure that all business improvement initiatives meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. Implement quality control measures and conduct thorough reviews to validate project outcomes.
- Lead and inspire cross-functional project teams. Provide guidance, support, and coaching to team members. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages learning and growth.
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Continuous Improvement & Innovation Specialist in Cambridge employer: PerkinElmer
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