Job Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist
Location: Torquay
Salary: Up to £46,(Apply online only)
Shift: Monday - Friday / 8-4
Job Role of the Continuous Improvement Specialist
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced production environment supplying into the construction and building products sector.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving continuous improvement activity across manufacturing processes, operational performance, productivity, waste reduction and workflow optimisation. Working as part of the central Business Improvement team, the role will focus on embedding a stronger continuous improvement culture across site, working closely with operational leaders and shop floor teams to deliver measurable operational improvements.
The role will suit a hands-on Continuous Improvement professional who enjoys balancing shop floor involvement with project-based improvement work and is comfortable influencing teams within a traditional manufacturing environment.
Sector - Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Continuous Improvement Specialist
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt minimum
Minimum 10 years' practical Continuous Improvement / Operational Improvement experience
Manufacturing or production environment background
Proven experience delivering measurable operational improvements
Strong operational understanding alongside CI capability
Essential Requirements of the Continuous Improvement Specialist
Experience driving productivity, quality, waste and process improvements
Strong stakeholder engagement and shop floor communication skills
Experience analysing operational data and KPIs
Ability to influence teams and drive cultural change
Comfortable working within legacy manufacturing environments
Strong people and organisational skills
Requirements of the Continuous Improvement Specialist
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodology experience
Root Cause Analysis experience
Ability to balance strategic projects with operational shop floor involvement
Continuous Improvement project delivery experience
Strong communication and relationship-building ability
Positive attitude with a resilient and pragmatic approach
The Continuous Improvement Specialist role will benefit from:
Up to £46,(Apply online only)
Monday - Friday Days role
23+ Days Holiday + bank
Long-term progression opportunities within a growing manufacturing group
Opportunity to influence operational strategy and continuous improvement culture
Varied role combining shop floor involvement with project-based improvement work
Autonomy and visibility within a central business improvement function
For further details, contact Savannah Wells on (phone number removed) / (url removed)
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