Continuous Improvement Lead
Listed on 2026-09-29
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Change Management, Operations Management
Role:
Continuous Improvement Lead
Location:
Birmingham
Salary: £Competitive + Company Bonus & Benefits
Hours:
8.30 am-4.30 pm Mon-Thurs, 8.30 am-4.15 pm Fri
Our client, a global leader in manufacturing, is looking for a Continuous Improvement Lead to join their team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive meaningful change within an organisation that values new ideas and continuous development. If you are passionate about improving processes and inspiring teams, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact.
Position OverviewAs the Continuous Improvement Lead, you will be the champion for continuous improvement at the manufacturing site. You will support, guide, and lead the implementation of initiatives designed to enhance efficiency, improve quality, and reduce waste. This role is central to the site’s success, acting as the key link between the local team and the wider company’s operational excellence strategy.
Duties include:- Lead continuous improvement and problem‑solving initiatives.
- Act as the main contact for operational excellence support and training.
- Advise the leadership team on improvement tools and techniques.
- Identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing quality and reduce waste.
- Run improvement events like Workplace Organisation (5S) and Root Cause Analysis.
- Train and educate employees in Lean manufacturing tools and methods.
- Assist in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Track, analyse, and report on key performance metrics monthly.
- A proven ability to challenge existing processes and inspire change.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong skills in engaging and collaborating with team members at all levels.
- The capability to implement improvement activities alongside daily operations.
- Experience with Lean tools (e.g., 5S, DMAIC, Visual Management) is beneficial.
- A relevant degree in Engineering (chemical, electrical, energy, or mechanical, etc.).
- Highly computer literate.
On top of a competitive base salary you will also be eligible to earn both production and stand‑by bonuses, an enhanced company pension, holiday allowance, and other benefits, including full access to onsite facilities (gym and canteen).
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.
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