At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead continuous improvement projects in supply chain to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Company: Join Kohler Mira, a leader in innovative product design and a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, career growth opportunities, and a focus on health and wellbeing.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a strong commitment to innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving meaningful change in a dynamic team environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in supply chain or engineering; experience in continuous improvement is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Onsite - Cheltenham. Salary up to £50-56k subject to skills & experience, plus a fantastic benefits package including company bonuses. Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup – is our lifeblood. We focus on investment; investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Whether you arrive at our facilities in Cheltenham, Worcester or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same cultural values at Kohler Mira. From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people.
We are seeking an Associate Manager Supply Chain Continuous Improvement to join our dynamic supply chain team.
Specific Responsibilities- Own and evolve a multi‑year continuous improvement strategy aligned to business objectives, operational priorities, and long‑term supply chain capability.
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver tangible improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance.
- Own improvement projects end‑to‑end, from opportunity identification and problem definition through to implementation, benefit realisation, and sustainment.
- Apply lean and CI methodologies (5S, SMED, TPM, VSM, Kaizen, Visual Management, Problem Solving).
- Improve material flow, internal logistics, inventory management, and warehousing processes to increase flow, reliability, and productivity.
- Work with ERP and supply chain systems to analyse data and support improvement initiatives.
- Track and communicate project progress and benefits using clear KPIs.
- Coach, train, and develop CI capability within teams through hands‑on support, knowledge sharing, and structured problem‑solving.
- Work closely with operational leaders, engineering, and supply chain teams to embed improvements into standard ways of working.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to align objectives, remove barriers, and influence change without direct authority.
- Promote best practice adoption across sites and the wider organisation.
- Degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, engineering, or operations.
- Experience delivering CI or transformation projects in manufacturing or supply chain environments.
- Practical, hands‑on experience applying lean and CI tools in real operational settings.
- Strong understanding of material flow and inventory management.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and project delivery skills.
- Green or Black Belt certification desirable.
- ERP / supply chain systems experience supporting CI and performance improvement.
- Experience coaching or training others in continuous improvement methods.
We can offer you a lot in return! We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With a genuine commitment to creating better tomorrows, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us: In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market‑leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls, and Recoup. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in their commitment to design, innovation, and providing a single level of quality regardless of price. Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse associates, consumers, partners, and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact talentacquisitionuk@kohler.com.
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