At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive continuous improvement across UK manufacturing sites and enhance operational performance.
- Company: Join Refresco, a leader in the beverage industry with a dynamic culture.
- Benefits: International exposure, leadership opportunities, and a fast-paced work environment.
- Other info: Flexible base location with frequent travel across Europe.
- Why this job: Be part of a major transformation programme that impacts European manufacturing.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in operations with expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Location: United Kingdom (flexible base, frequent travel required)
Department: Operations Europe
Reports to: Regional Manufacturing Director Europe
Drive CI excellence across the UK manufacturing network. Refresco operates a highly strategic and complex manufacturing network in the United Kingdom, with several large-scale production sites playing a critical role in our European operations. To strengthen performance, execution and capability building within the UK, we are looking for an Interim CI Execution Manager Europe.
Your role:
- As CI Execution Manager Europe, you are responsible for the execution of the Manufacturing workstream within the Delta program.
- You will work closely with approximately 43 plants across Europe, with a strong focus on 17 pull-forward sites, driving performance improvements in cost, productivity and capabilities.
CI Framework & Way of Working:
- Deploying, sustaining and continuously improving the CI Framework, RMS and standards.
- Strengthening CI governance, tools and systems.
- Ensuring strong diagnostic capabilities across plants.
CI capability & mindset development:
- Developing Lean leadership within Operations.
- Coaching Team Leaders, Green Belts and Yellow Belts.
- Building sustainable CI capabilities and ownership.
Performance & value delivery:
- Tracking and validating financial impact, productivity improvements and savings.
- Ensuring alignment of performance data with Finance and Operations.
- Co-creating a realistic and bankable plan together with the plants.
Stakeholder management & communication:
- Delivering clear dashboards and high-quality management presentations.
- Translating complex data into actionable insights.
- Acting as a trusted partner to Manufacturing leaders across Europe.
Programme & transformation support:
- Supporting sub streams with planning, risk management and delivery.
- Continuously improving transformation tools, templates and reporting.
- Strengthening accountability and delivery excellence.
What do you bring?
Education & experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Economics.
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Logistics, Engineering or Continuous Improvement.
- Proven experience in multi-site transformation programmes.
- Solid knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM and/or Agile (Black Belt preferred).
- Experience in project and programme management (certification is a plus).
We are looking for someone who is based in the UK.
Knowledge & skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data and statistical analysis.
- Experience with design thinking and change management.
- Excellent coaching and influencing capabilities.
- Strong senior stakeholder management skills.
Key competencies:
- Strong results and performance orientation.
- Effective business partnering skills.
- Behavioural flexibility in complex environments.
- Clear and impactful communication and presentation skills.
What we offer:
- A key role in one of the largest operational transformation programmes in the industry.
- International exposure with direct impact on the performance of European manufacturing sites.
- Plenty of room for initiative, leadership and professional growth.
- A pragmatic, fast-moving organisation with short lines and clear ambitions.
Important to know: open to candidates who are based in the UK.
Interim Continuous Improvement Execution Manager UK employer: Refresco Iberia SA
Refresco is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Bridgwater, Somerset. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members can thrive in their roles while contributing to meaningful quality improvements in the FMCG sector. Our commitment to safety and quality standards not only enhances job satisfaction but also empowers employees to take pride in their contributions to producing top-notch products.
