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Operations Excellence Leader

Job in Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, UK
Listing for: Owen Daniels
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-14
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Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 70000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you an experienced Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence leader who can turn business challenges into practical improvements and deliver measurable results ? As a Operations Excellence Leader, you’ll be both strategic and hands-on , working with teams on the shop floor and senior stakeholders to drive improvements and deliver results . Operations Excellence Leader Permanent Salary is up to £70,000 depending on experience Monday– Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm Friday 7:30am-12:30pm Kingsbury, Greater London Operations Excellence Leader

Job Description Lead the continuous improvement strategy across the site and ensure it supports overall business objectives. Identify and prioritise improvement opportunities across safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, productivity and capacity. Lead cross-functional improvement projects from initial idea through to implementation and long term sustainability. Build business cases for improvement projects, including costs, benefits, resources and expected return. Introduce and embed Lean and Continuous Improvement tools, including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping etc.

Continuous Improvement Leader Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications Strong practical knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Proven experience leading projects from initial concept and planning through implementation, taking full ownership and accountability for delivery, and ensuring successful completion with measurable, sustainable results A proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in areas such as productivity, quality, cost, delivery and capacity. Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing teams at all levels.

Experience using ERP systems;
Microsoft Dynamics 365 ideally Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt qualification. Operations Excellence Leader Company Benefits Pension contribution (via salary sacrifice) from:
Up to 8% employee  employer 10.5% Life Assurance (3x annual salary) Business travel insurance Option to join Private Healthcare Scheme after 3 months Cycle scheme, Home and Tech, Discounts on retail platforms Electric Car scheme (salary sacrifice) YuLife Employee Benefits and Wellbeing app Learning and development opportunities 25 days  BH holidays You will have the opportunity to shape the Continuous Improvement agenda, influence how the business operates and help build the foundations for future growth!

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