Continuous Improvement Lead

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
SDUK\’s brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.
This is a position we have brought into the structure to champion continuous improvement (CI) and lean manufacturing by creating a sustainable manufacturing improvement approach that can be adopted across site.
A site that is no stranger to change, the focus will be on short to medium term operational improvements within a defined structure, supporting operational development in driving improvements across all KPIs.
As the continuous improvement lead, you’ll be driving best practice for by establishing processes and structures for the MPS, supporting the MPS implementation, and bringing stakeholders of all levels along for the journey.
You’ll develop the standards to which the site will work and facilitate its implementation, taking best practice and applying it pragmatically within the SDUK site.
You’ll be driving performance improvements across the site, achieving tangible benefits through OEE, quality, and waste reduction.
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Implementing a robust performance measurement system delivering bottom line cost reduction
• Setting up and maintaining systems for monitoring progress of CI projects
• Creating a framework that the sites can use to drive operational improvements
• Creating and supporting a framework for robust NPD and EPD
• Ensuring customer benefit from cost reduction, service improvement and quality reliability
• Identifying opportunities requiring capital investment and working with teams to create business cases

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

• Experienced at a management of supervisory level within a production/manufacturing environment, with demonstratable experience leading operational improvement projects
• A lean expert with formal qualifications/experience in relevant areas to CI (black belt/6 sigma)
• Experienced implementing lean improvement techniques and team development across all production areas
• A leader with experience influencing skills and behaviours to ensure consistency
• A proven technical expert with the ability to train, coach and mentor at all levels of the organization in lean manufacturing techniques
• A strong communicator with excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Able to analyse and interpret complex data including financial information, process, and product information.
• Flexible working with other sites to discuss and share best practice

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• Bonus scheme paid quarterly
• Autonomous and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows
• Health cash plan – claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day – a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
• My Staff Shop – access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings – providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
Agencies – Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
In the UK, Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Cathedral City, Clover, and Wensleydale. We also boast a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio, which includes the Vitalite and Sheese brands, as well as manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help. #J-18808-Ljbffr