Job Title: Operational Excellence Manager Responsible to: Head of Compliance About the Role: The Operational Excellence Specialist will be focused on driving an integrated approach to continuous improvement across the Elgin Mill, establishing a robust operating system to improve the mills overall performance and building internal capabilities for teams to unlock new levels of possibilities. This is a permanent opportunity working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Salary is starting from £40,000 dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities: Delivery Lead & facilitate continuous improvement activities that deliver breakthrough performance improvements Embed an operating system that allows clear communication and performance improvements Ensure everyone understands what operational excellence means, is engaged into the operating system and is playing their part in delivering a world class production operation Ensure that any improvements implemented are standardised and sustained within their teams About You: Knowledge of operational excellence tools and techniques such as A3 Problem Solving, 5S, Set-Up Time Reduction, Lean Six Sigma, and Reliability-Centred Maintenance Knowledge of planning processes and optimising demand cycles Experience in coaching and influencing a wide range of partners for success Knowledge and understanding of CI Methodologies (e.c DMAIC, RCPS, SPC) Intermediate project management skills Ability to interpret and analyse extensive data sources to identify waste and cost saving opportunities Ability to lead, inspire and influence people at all levels Conscientious, accurate and meticulous approach to work with a positive attitude, flexible and reliable Good communicator and teammate with strong problem solving skills Focus on delivering business objectives Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. About Us: Founded in 1797, Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative, luxury clothing brand celebrating 226 years of experience in working with the world’s finest fibres. Across three centuries, our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world, applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1,200 staff, our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do, producing unique, high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability, working with natural, renewable, and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental footprint. Johnstons of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique, from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of thinking. We endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us at hr@johnstonsofelgin.com. Please note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment in country job is based. Closing date - Tuesday, 10 February 2026