A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference. We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment. Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries. United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win. Are you passionate about Lean and Continuous Improvement? Do you thrive in regulated manufacturing environments? Ready to drive world ‑ class performance across Personal Care and Medical Device operations? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our Operations Team as an Operational Excellent Manager to help shape strategy, build capability and drive sustainable improvement across our combined Personal Care and Medical Device manufacturing environment. This role is based at our Manufacturing site in Folkestone, Kent for 5 days per week. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deploy the site Operational Excellence strategy aligned to growth, innovation and regulatory requirements. Lead Lean, CI and Six Sigma initiatives to improve safety, quality, cost, service and compliance. Drive performance management through robust KPIs, tiered reviews and data‑driven decision making. Coach and mentor teams in Lean tools, problem solving and risk‑based methodologies. Embed OpEx into NPI/NPD, industrialisation, validation and change management processes. Partner cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, R&D and Supply Chain. Deliver year‑on‑year measurable improvements in efficiency, waste reduction and process capability. Education & Experience: Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience). Significant experience leading Operational Excellence, Lean or CI programmes in manufacturing. Background in GMP‑regulated environments; experience across Personal Care, FMCG, Pharma or Medical Devices highly desirable. Proven track record delivering Lean frameworks, performance systems and cross‑functional improvement initiatives. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt strongly preferred; project management certification beneficial. You’ll be a strategic, analytical leader with deep Lean and CI expertise and a strong understanding of regulated manufacturing. Confident driving change, coaching teams and influencing stakeholders, you balance operational discipline with continuous improvement. You’re results‑focused, data‑driven, and motivated by building sustainable capability that delivers long‑term business performance. This role works Monday – Friday, 37-hours per week. In return we offer a competitive package, including 24 days annual leave (pro rata), a pension matched up to 9%, life assurance cover and membership of a health cash plan. Ready to drive operational excellence at scale? Join us and play a critical role in shaping high‑performing, compliant manufacturing operations that deliver excellence every day. Apply now and be part of our Operational Excellence journey. For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.co.uk/ When applying for a role and sending your cv, you understand that the Company will hold your personal data in relation to your prospective employment and will process that data for legitimate business reasons within the requirements of UK data protection laws currently in effect and as they become applicable, including the Data Protection Act 1998, the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679)) and any successor legislation. Candidate Privacy Notice .