Continuous Improvement Manager

Job-:
Vertiv Operating System

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom;
Southampton, United Kingdom;
Golborne, United Kingdom Posted: POSITION SUMMARY: The Continuous Improvement Manager will drive a culture of continuous improvement across the region by identifying inefficiencies, leading structured improvement projects, coaching teams on problem-solving methodologies, and embedding Lean and Six Sigma practices into daily operations. This role acts as a trusted advisor to regional and site leadership, ensuring sustainable performance gains across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP).

The successful candidate will have a strategic mindset with a hands-on approach, to optimise performance and support business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES Manage a pipeline of improvement projects aligned to the strategic priorities, ensuring delivery through structured action tracking.

Apply structured methodologies (DMAIC, PDCA, A3 Problem Solving) to define problems, measure baselines, analyse root causes, implement solutions, and sustain control.

Drive waste reduction initiatives targeting quality, cost, lead time, and productivity improvements.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying efficiency gains, standardising processes, and sharing best practices across Regions, countries and functions to achieve Strategic objectives. Lead and facilitate improvement initiatives across the region through improvement workshops, Kaizen events and Business Process Transformation projects.

Support the organisation’s Lean Six Sigma belt certification programme by coaching and mentoring Green Belt   and Yellow Belt candidates.

Coach local teams on performance tools, reporting standards, governance disciplines, and structured problem-solving techniques.

Mentor employees at all levels to develop a continuous improvement mindset and embed CI into daily work routines.

Partner with business functions (within and outside of the Services team) to ensure effective service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification3–5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process improvement roles.

Proven track record of leading Kaizen events, DMAIC & Lean projects, and delivering measurable results.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into action.

Excellent communication and influencing skills — ability to engage stakeholders from front-line employees to senior executives.

Desirable Requirements Experience in a multi-site, multi-country, or matrixed organisation.

Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).Experience coaching and developing Lean / Six Sigma belt candidates.

Change management experience or certification (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams across multiple regions.

Excellent communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED
25%
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About the company

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:
Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation• Financial StrengthVERTIV BEHAVIORS
• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

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