CI / Continuous Improvement Lead Scantec Recruitment are working with a leading FMCG manufacturing business, to assist in their search for a Continuous Improvement lead. The business has a sucessful and well established group CI team across other manufacturing sites, but this is a new role to this particular site. Your role will be to support and drive their strategic, site-wide operational excellence initiatives. Reporting to the Site Lead, this role has a genuine opportunity for career development and progression, with the succession plan to the site lead in the future. About the Role: We are looking for a passionate and proactive candidate with a strong track record of CI and process improvements. You'll be leading lean and efficiency projects across manufacturing and support functions, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, and embedding best practice standards that support sustainable business performance and growth. Continuous Improvement lead - Summary of key role responsibilities: Lead and deliver group-standardised lean & CI training to build in-house continuous improvement capability. Drive operational excellence by coordinating cross-functional CI projects that improve efficiency in labour, materials, and overheads. Embed a high-performance, decision-making culture at all levels to accelerate problem-solving and increase organisational agility. Interface with internal customers and cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities based on lean thinking. Implement and streamline processes to improve quality, customer satisfaction, and operational KPIs. Lead structured problem-solving sessions and ensure the consistent capture, sharing, and application of best practices across sites via group forums. Prepare and present CI updates and reports to senior stakeholders and business forums. Model and champion the group core values and behaviours in all interactions, actively encouraging others to do the same. Facilitate CI workshops and training sessions to upskill teams and embed LEAN principles. Drive performance improvements across safety, quality, service, cost, and people metrics. Actively lead and track the successful delivery of CI projects on time, within budget, and with full compliance. Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and support teams to identify process bottlenecks and drive efficiencies. Promote strong internal and external partnerships to support business objectives and project integration Required skills & Experience: Were seeking an experienced candidate with proven experience in Continuous / Process improvement within a manufacturing environment. FMCG / Food Manufacturing experience is preferred but not essential. A proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and successfully delivering change initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organised in approach. A self-starter with strong prioritisation skills and ability to work under own initiative