Continuous Improvement Manager

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SITE MANAGER

£41k pa

Ever walked into a warehouse and immediately spotted 15 things that could be done better?

Do you find yourself questioning why a process takes six steps when it could take three?

Can you turn operational chaos into structured, measurable improvements without needing a 47-slide PowerPoint to explain it?

If so, keep reading.

We're looking for a Continuous Improvement Site Manager to drive operational excellence across a large-scale, highly automated warehouse and distribution operation.

This isn't a role for someone who sits in a meeting room talking about Lean. This is for someone who gets out onto the warehouse floor, understands the operation, works alongside managers and team leaders, and delivers improvements that genuinely move the needle.

You’ll be working within a busy palletised logistics and distribution environment where automation, throughput, productivity and customer service are critical. The operation handles significant volumes daily, so every improvement you make will have a visible impact.

• Identifying inefficiencies across warehouse, inventory, inbound and outbound operations
• Leading Lean and Continuous Improvement projects from concept through to implementation
• Analysing operational data, KPIs and performance trends to uncover opportunities
• Working closely with Warehouse Managers, Shift Managers and operational teams to embed best practice
• Facilitating workshops, coaching sessions and CI training across the site
• Standardising processes and ensuring operational consistency
• Driving productivity, quality, service and cost improvements
• Supporting automation optimisation and operational process design
• Developing SOPs, process maps and sustainable working practices
• Building a culture where continuous improvement becomes part of everyday operations rather than a once-a-year project

• Proven Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean or Six Sigma experience
• Background within warehouse, logistics, distribution, 3PL, fulfilment or supply chain operations
• Experience working within highly automated warehouse environments
• Strong understanding of palletised warehouse operations
• Ability to analyse data and translate findings into practical operational improvements
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Strong project management and change management capability
  
  Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt or similar CI qualifications would be highly advantageous

• Manufacturing only
• Production line CI
• Pure consultancy
• Desk‑based process mapping

• Warehouse operations
• Logistics and distribution
• Automated fulfilment
• Palletised environments
• Operational excellence
• Continuous improvement leadership
• Delivering measurable results

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy challenging the status quo, getting into the detail of operational processes, and leaving a warehouse significantly better than you found it.

If your idea of fun is reducing waste, improving flow, increasing productivity and making operational managers wonder how they ever coped before you arrived, we’d love to hear from you.