Continuous Improvement Manager

Newport

28733/611

£50,000 plus annual bonus

• A starting salary of £50,000
• Annual bonus - up to 14%
• 4% matched pension
• 33 days holidays
• EAP

A well-established South Wales manufacturer is currently investing in its operations and looking to strengthen its leadership team. With a strong reputation for quality, long-standing customer relationships, and significant production capabilities, this business offers the opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation that supplies products to major retailers and brands across the UK.

• The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is responsible for leading, facilitating and embedding continuous improvement across the site.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the site, delivering measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity.
• Use operational data to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies and drive sustainable performance improvements.
• Coach and develop teams in Lean manufacturing, structured problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Technical and Supply Chain teams to remove constraints and optimise processes.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement through effective project governance, performance tracking and standardisation of best practices.

A full job description can be provided upon request

• Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Excellence or production improvement role within FMCG
• Practical knowledge of Lean tools such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, standard work, visual management, SMED/changeover reduction and waste elimination.
• Lean Six Sigma qualification is desirable;
  Green Belt or equivalent practical capability preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong Power BI / reporting capability; experience with MRP/ERP systems.

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