Operational Excellence Manager Plymouth, Commutable from Tavistock, Yelverton, Ivybridge, Saltash Up to £57,000 DOE Bonus Scheme 33 Days Holiday Life Insurance Private Healthcare Excellent Progression Opportunities Excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing improvement professional to join a market-leading, international organisation where you'll drive site-wide excellence, lead major improvement initiatives, and play a key role in shaping future manufacturing performance. This company is a well-established, highly respected global manufacturer with a strong presence in Plymouth. Renowned for product quality, innovation, and continuous investment in their people and facilities, they are now seeking an Operational Excellence Manager to support ongoing transformation across the site. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking employer offering strong rewards, long-term development, and the chance to make a significant impact on operational performance, culture, and strategy. The Role: Drive continuous improvement across all manufacturing areas, improving OEE, quality, waste, and overall operational performance Implement Lean tools (6S, problem solving, RCA, VSM, PDCA) Coach and influence cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements, champion cultural change, accountability, and high-performance behaviours Standard office hours with flexi time Company benefits: Monthly & yearly bonus, 33 days holiday inc bank holidays (can purchase additional days via scheme) Life insurance 3x salary, 5% pension, retail discounts, and more! The Person: Experienced manufacturing professional with a strong background in continuous improvement Lean Six Sigma experience (ideally Green Belt level) Strong leadership capabilities, problem-solving, communication, and coaching skills Reference Number: BBBH265845 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending, will not be considered.