Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £55,000
Industry: FMCG
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Monday Friday: 8:00am 4:30pm
Benefits:
Permanent full-time role within a growing FMCG production site
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Private UK healthcare provision
Life assurance
On-site parking and facilities
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support
Opportunity to lead continuous improvement and career progression within a supportive environment
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to join a high-performing manufacturing site. The successful candidate will lead, implement, and embed improvement initiatives across operations, with a focus on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction. This role is immediate start and ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, process improvement, and driving cultural change.
Key CI Manager Responsibilities:
Lead training and development of continuous improvement principles across the site
Improve decision-making and problem-solving at all levels to accelerate change
Manage improvement projects across labour, materials, and overheads to support profit targets
Analyse data, track KPIs, and identify improvement opportunities
Optimise and streamline processes to boost efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction
Support asset care initiatives with operations and engineering
Drive a continuous improvement culture impacting safety, quality, service, cost, and people
Share best practices across sites and departments
Role model company values and behaviours
Required CI Manager Experience & Skills:
Essential:
Proven experience in continuous improvement / process improvement within manufacturing
Proactive approach with strong attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed thoroughly
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident, competent, and collaborative decision maker
Demonstrable track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver change
Flexible and self-motivated, able to work under own initiative
Fully computer literate, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Full UK driving licence with no restrictions
Desirable:
Experience in FMCG manufacturing
Lean manufacturing knowledge, including implementation of Lean structures and tools
Strong leadership experience, including change management delivery
Degree or HND in Food Science, Engineering, or related field
Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment
Familiarity with Six Sigma / SPC techniques in process manufacturing
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