The Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to join our team at our site in Loughton, Essex. Reporting to the Site Operations Systems and Process Manager, you will be a driving force for change and will be responsible for identifying, facilitating and implementing process improvements across our operations.
To do this, you will use modern and lean manufacturing methods, involving and coaching/training your colleagues from all areas of the organisation.
This is a fantastic role for someone who loves variety, thrives on collaboration, and finds motivation in seeing measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead CI projects using Lean Six Sigma and Kata, ensuring clear objectives, structured plans and measurable outcomes.
2. Analyse operational data, apply SPC techniques and use KPIs to identify trends, diagnose issues and drive improvement actions.
3. Implement process optimisation initiatives, introducing improved ways of working, lean tools and equipment or workflow enhancements.
4. Drive 5S and workplace‑organisation standards through audits, coaching and ongoing reinforcement.
5. Support daily operational reviews, ensuring issues are captured, actions assigned and progress monitored.
6. Conduct post‑job reviews to confirm results, capture lessons learned and ensure improvements are sustained.
7. Coach and support teams in CI tools and methodologies, building capability across the organisation.
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Days – 09:00 to 17:00 Mon- Fri with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day (37.5 hours per week)
Base location: Debden
Basic Salary: £42, per annum, rising to £43, per annum upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period
About De La Rue
De La Rue is a leading supplier of currency solutions and a long-standing trusted partner to central banks and governments worldwide. Our products underpin the integrity of economies and trade, enabling businesses and citizens to participate securely in their respective economies.
With a heritage spanning over years, we remain a global leader in advancing security and integrity for currency solutions, supplying 54% of the world’s central banks and manufacturing in the UK, Europe & Asia. We produce fully finished banknotes, polymer substrate, security and currency services.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
8. Degree, HND or equivalent in Engineering (desirable)
9. Experienced in the practical application of lean manufacturing and a wide variety of lean tools
10. Experience in Six Sigma DMAIC
11. Experience in a similar role
12. Extensive experience in working in process improvement
13. Track record of project management and highly developed planning skills
14. Highly proficient in MS Office, Excel and other office packages
15. Experience in Minitab, Power BI and other data analytic tools (desirable)
Benefits
16. 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
17. Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee’s contribution – employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%, with employer contributions up to a maximum of 9%)
18. Life assurance - 4x your annual salary
19. Cycle to Work Scheme
20. Subsidised Gym Memberships
21. Various other perks and Employee Assistance packages
22. Enhanced family friendly policies (e.g., four weeks paid paternity leave)