General information Reference 000079 Title Zone Coach (CI) Contract type Full Time Job advert Production Coach (Continuous Improvement) Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire Shift Pattern: 4 on, 3 off / 4 off, 3 on Reporting To: Production Manager Join Flamingo Flowers and help drive operational excellence through coaching, continuous improvement, and people development. We are looking for a proactive and motivated Production Coach (CI) to support our production teams in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership and problem-solving skills who is passionate about developing people and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Coach and develop Cell Leaders, Line Leaders, and frontline colleagues to improve performance, accountability, and engagement. Drive Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance operational performance. Embed standard work, operating procedures, and safe working practices across production areas. Identify root causes of recurring issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure sustainable solutions. Support annual Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) reviews, training, and retraining activities. Monitor and improve ERP data accuracy through coaching and process discipline. Assist with absence management, return-to-work processes, investigations, recruitment, and other people-related activities. Contribute to daily operational meetings, helping teams resolve issues and remove barriers to performance. Champion Health & Safety, food safety, quality, and compliance standards throughout the operation. About You You will be a confident coach and communicator with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across all levels of the business. Essential Skills & Experience Experience in a manufacturing, production, operations, or continuous improvement environment. Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies. Strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills. Good organisational, numerical, and computer literacy skills. Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively. Positive, proactive, and flexible approach to work. Desirable Experience developing frontline leaders and operational teams. Experience using ERP systems. Food manufacturing or FMCG experience. What You'll Bring You will help create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement, enabling teams to move from reactive problem-solving to stable, controlled, and high-performing operations. If you are passionate about developing people, improving processes, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you. Location UK, Bedfordshire, Flamingo Flowers Sandy Custom section 4 Contractual Hours 40