Continuous Improvement Lead
Knottingley Plant
Role description
We have a vacancy arising for the role of Continuous Improvement Lead, reporting directly to the Plant Director. This role is for someone who has the desire and passion to influence and impact the business in all areas.
Responsibilities:
1. The ideal candidate must have self-confidence, could influence others and be able to develop and implement a Lean Six Sigma strategy within the plant
2. The purpose of the role is to create a continuous improvement culture in plant, including identifying improvement opportunities
3. Coaching and training both employee and management on improvement tools and leading initiatives to support in achieving organisational objectives
4. Work closely with the Plant Management Team and group personnel, identifying targets which they will be responsible for achieving by improving efficiencies and areas within the plant
Required skills / qualifications:
5. Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, (STEM)
6. Engineering, technical or business degree with qualified comprehensive technical understanding
7. Proven knowledge of improvement tools, preferably Six Sigma Black Belt certified or working towards
8. Self-motivated individual with the ability to motivate and develop others
9. Have good communication skills including technical data
10. Personal drive and technical skills
What we offer
11. Competitive salary
12. Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
13. Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
14. An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
15. Health and wellbeing initiatives such as Occupational Health, AXA private healthcare and cycle to work scheme.
16. Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period.
Role Profile available on request.
This role is open to internal and external applicants.
Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.
Closing Date: 14th August 2025
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Groupis a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.
17. Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
18. Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
19. Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.
We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.
Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!
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