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Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job in Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1AG, England, UK
Listing for: Pioneer Selection
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Operations Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 46000 GBP Yearly GBP 46000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Location:

Torquay Salary:
Up to £46,000

Shift: Monday - Friday / 8-4

Job Role of the Continuous Improvement Specialist This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced production environment supplying into the construction and building products sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving continuous improvement activity across manufacturing processes, operational performance, productivity, waste reduction and workflow optimisation. Working as part of the central Business Improvement team, the role will focus on embedding a stronger continuous improvement culture across site, working closely with operational leaders and shop floor teams to deliver measurable operational improvements.

The role will suit a hands-on Continuous Improvement professional who enjoys balancing shop floor involvement with project-based improvement work and is comfortable influencing teams within a traditional manufacturing environment. Sector - Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Continuous Improvement Specialist Lean Six Sigma Green Belt minimum Minimum 10 years' practical Continuous Improvement / Operational Improvement experience Manufacturing or production environment background Proven experience delivering measurable operational improvements Strong operational understanding alongside CI capability Essential Requirements of the Continuous Improvement Specialist Experience driving productivity, quality, waste and process improvements Strong stakeholder engagement and shop floor communication skills Experience analysing operational data and KPIs Ability to influence teams and drive cultural change Comfortable working within legacy manufacturing environments Strong people and organisational skills Requirements of the Continuous Improvement Specialist Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodology experience Root Cause Analysis experience Ability to balance strategic projects with operational shop floor involvement Continuous Improvement project delivery experience Strong communication and relationship-building ability Positive attitude with a resilient and pragmatic approach The Continuous Improvement Specialist role will benefit from:
Up to £46,000 Monday - Friday Days role 23 Days Holiday  bank Long-term progression opportunities within a growing manufacturing group Opportunity to influence operational strategy and continuous improvement culture Varied role combining shop floor involvement with project-based improvement work Autonomy and visibility within a central business improvement function For further details, contact Savannah Wells on / As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.
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