Operational Excellence Manager
As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will shape strategy, build capability and drive sustainable improvement across Personal Care and Medical Device manufacturing environments. The role is based at our Manufacturing site in Folkestone, Kent, and requires 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, with a 37‑hour work week.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deploy the site Operational Excellence strategy aligned to growth, innovation and regulatory requirements.
* Lead Lean, CI and Six Sigma initiatives to improve safety, quality, cost, service and compliance.
* Drive performance management through robust KPIs, tiered reviews and data‑driven decision making.
* Coach and mentor teams in Lean tools, problem solving and risk‑based methodologies.
* Embed OpEx into NPI/NPD, industrialisation, validation and change management processes.
* Partner cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, R&D and Supply Chain.
* Deliver year‑on‑year measurable improvements in efficiency, waste reduction and process capability.
Education & Experience
* Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Significant experience leading Operational Excellence, Lean or CI programmes in manufacturing.
* Background in GMP‑regulated environments; experience across Personal Care, FMCG, Pharma or Medical Devices highly desirable.
* Proven track record delivering Lean frameworks, performance systems and cross‑functional improvement initiatives.
* Six Sigma Green or Black Belt strongly preferred; project management certification beneficial.
Benefits
Competitive package including 24 days annual leave (pro rata), a pension matched up to 9%, life assurance cover and membership of a health cash plan.
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