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Continuous Improvement Manager

Letchworth
£65k – £80k/yr
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Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Letchworth Garden City

Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 per annum + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Pattern: Onsite, 5 Days per Week


We are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to join a leading manufacturing organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Continuous Improvement Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives, drive operational excellence, and embed a culture of high-performing teams across the site.

As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, the successful Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for delivering strategic improvement programmes, cost savings, and operational efficiencies while acting as the site's subject matter expert in Lean Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities for the Continuous Improvement Manager

  • Lead all Lean and Continuous Improvement activities across the site.
  • Drive the deployment and maturity of High-Performing Teams (HPTs) across all functions.
  • Deliver measurable business improvements and cost savings through Lean Sigma projects and improvement initiatives.
  • Lead Business Continuity and Risk Management activities across the site.
  • Coach and develop Green Belts while supporting Kaizen and A3 problem-solving activities.
  • Act as the key interface between the site and wider business on all Lean and improvement matters.
  • Analyse business processes and implement sustainable improvements that enhance productivity, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
  • Support strategy deployment and ensure effective execution of site objectives.
  • Lead cross-functional improvement projects and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

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Key Requirements for the Continuous Improvement Manager

  • Proven experience as a Continuous Improvement Manager, Lean Manager, Site Lean Leader, Operational Excellence Manager, or similar leadership role within manufacturing.
  • Lean Sigma qualification essential; Black Belt highly desirable.
  • Strong track record of delivering measurable operational improvements and cost savings.
  • Manufacturing experience is essential, ideally within a high-mix, low-volume environment.
  • Previous experience leading cross-functional teams and driving cultural change.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.

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This position can also be referred to as Lean Manager, Senior Lean Manager, Site Lean Manager, Site Lean Leader, Lean Leader, Continuous Improvement Lead, Continuous Improvement Leader, CI Manager, CI Lead, CI Leader, Operational Excellence Manager.


If you are an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager looking to make a significant impact through operational excellence and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

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Skills

Continuous Improvement
Lean Sigma
Operational Excellence
Coaching
Problem-Solving
Stakeholder Management
Analytical Skills
Project Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Business Continuity
Risk Management
Kaizen
A3 Problem-Solving
High-Performing Teams
Manufacturing Experience
Communication Skills

Location

Letchworth, England, United Kingdom

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