Continuous Improvement Lead

Location: Rhymney

Continuous Improvement Lead

Lead Transformation. Drive Continuous Improvement. Deliver Real Impact.

An established and highly successful manufacturing organisation is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to champion operational excellence across a complex production environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement professional to lead site-wide improvement initiatives, embed a culture of operational excellence, and deliver measurable business improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

You will play a key role in driving performance, coaching teams at all levels, and delivering strategic transformation projects that improve quality, efficiency, cost, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the site's Continuous Improvement strategy and roadmap.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
Coach and support teams in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Lead Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
Implement and sustain tools including:
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
5S
SMED
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Visual Management
Standard Work
Poka-Yoke
Root Cause Analysis
8D Methodology
Manage and prioritise a portfolio of improvement projects.
Develop business cases and deliver cost-saving initiatives.
Support performance management processes and visual management systems.
Use data analysis and statistical tools to identify opportunities and drive decision-making.
Partner with operations, engineering, quality and maintenance teams to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.
Ensure improvements are implemented in line with quality and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience leading Continuous Improvement programmes within a manufacturing environment.
Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Demonstrated success delivering cultural change and operational transformation.
Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Excellent communication, coaching and influencing abilities.
Ability to analyse data and identify improvement opportunities.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience.
Six Sigma Green Belt minimum (Black Belt advantageous).
Lean Manufacturing certification or formal training preferred.
At least 5 years' experience applying Lean and Six Sigma principles within manufacturing.
Track record of delivering measurable operational improvements.

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to lead high-impact business transformation projects.

Career development within a well-established manufacturing business.
Collaborative and supportive working environment.
International exposure with occasional European travel.

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