Head of Continuous Improvement / Productivity
Industry: Leading Industrial Organisation
Location: Rotherham, Manchester, Birmingham or Ireland - Hybrid working available but travel between the multiple sites will be required.
Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and transforming business performance?
We’re partnering with a market-leading industrial organisation seeking a dynamic Head of Continuous Improvement to lead productivity, process optimisation, and performance transformation across the business.
What You’ll Do:
* Lead high-impact productivity and process improvement initiatives across diverse business areas.
* Partner with senior leaders to identify and deliver opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and performance optimisation.
* Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt preferred) to deliver measurable, sustainable results.
* Influence and embed a culture of continuous improvement, driving change across teams and functions.
* Leverage data-driven insights to shape strategic decisions, business cases, and transformation roadmaps.
* Support automation, digital transformation, and process excellence initiatives.
What We’re Looking For From Applicants:
* Proven track record in performance improvement, operational excellence, or large-scale project delivery.
* Lean Six Sigma expertise (Black Belt preferred).
* Industrial Gases or Chemical Manufacturing Background
* Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to lead without direct authority.
* A strategic, agile thinker who thrives in complex, matrixed environments.
* Technical or engineering experience is advantageous (but not essential).
Why Apply?
If you’re ready to influence key initiatives and drive measurable impact in a high-performing industrial setting, this is your opportunity to shape a culture of excellence and make a tangible difference.
📩 To apply or learn more, contact laurenm@elevationrecruitment.com