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The Continuous Improvement Lead is responsible for driving operational excellence and Lean transformation initiatives across the site, with a strong focus on shop‑floor execution. This role plays a pivotal part in achieving world‑class performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engagement throughout the organization.
£40,000
Core Accountabilities
* Lead and coordinate the sites annual Productivity Improvement Programme, ensuring adherence to plans and providing monthly performance updates.
* Facilitate structured idea‑generation and prioritization sessions to identify improvement opportunities.
* Coach and mentor employees at all levels, becoming the primary contact for new improvement initiatives.
* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial tracking and programme health data (Productivity Tracker).
* Identify and manage continuous improvement projects based on data analysis, observations, and team discussions.
* Oversee multiple CI projects simultaneously, applying Lean methodologies and established project governance.
* Develop data‑driven business cases and presentations to provide insights and recommendations for standardization and process improvement.
* Analyze and enhance manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve performance.
* Lead initiatives aimed at improving site profitability and supporting business growth.
* Conduct post‑implementation reviews to verify project success and define improvement standards.
* Ensure all CI projects are completed with robust control and sustainability plans.
* Deliver Lean methodology training covering standard work, structured problem solving, and waste reduction to site teams.
* Develop and execute a local CI strategy aligned with the overall Site Strategy.
* Promote cross‑functional collaboration and embed a positive CI culture across all departments.
* Collaborate with CI Specialists across other Berry facilities to share best practices and replicate successful initiatives.
* Drive the development and implementation of a comprehensive CI/Lean strategy and support cultural transformation.
* Partner with key stakeholders to sustain a continuous improvement environment and support ongoing change initiatives.
* Standardize CI project practices to ensure long‑term sustainability and process consistency.
* Strengthen collaboration across Technical, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to achieve shared goals.
* Develop and manage systems to continuously monitor quality and operational performance against control plans, targets, budgets, and KPIs.
* Identify improvement opportunities using data analysis, value stream mapping, and other business inputs focusing on Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
* Enhance data capture and process control systems across machinery and processes.
* Partner with Technical and Engineering Managers to deliver CI projects focused on process improvements, automation, new technology, and labour efficiency.
* Lead daily problem‑solving efforts to resolve manufacturing issues promptly.
* Support the introduction of new and existing products, ensuring robust process development and coaching for the engineering team.
* Coordinate the Phase Gate process to ensure R&D project objectives are met effectively.
Immediate interviews available.
Please apply by attaching your CV.
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