Continuous Improvement Analyst
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Analyst, supporting data-driven insights and performance reporting across the operation. This role is ideal for someone looking to build strong analytical skills while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives through robust analysis and reporting.
This role focuses on supporting improvement initiatives through detailed analysis, reporting, and insight generation. You will work closely with stakeholders to help inform decision-making and enhance operational performance within the SGIS contract.
Pay, benefits and more:
The salary on offer for this role is £35,000. We also offer 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a range of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other benefits.
What this role offers for your development:
* Hands-on experience in analysing operational and financial performance data.
* The opportunity to develop strong reporting and dashboarding skills using tools such as Power BI and Excel.
* Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies and how data supports process optimisation.
* Experience working with stakeholders across different functions to understand business performance.
* A solid foundation for a future career in analytics, continuous improvement, or business performance roles.
What you’ll be responsible for:
* Analysing operational and financial data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
* Producing regular reports and dashboards to support performance monitoring and decision-making.
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by providing data analysis and insight.
* Assisting with root cause analysis to help understand performance issues and inefficiencies.
* Preparing clear, concise summaries of findings for stakeholders.
* Maintaining and enhancing Power BI dashboards and Excel-based reporting tools.
* Tracking key metrics, including costs versus budget, and highlighting any variances.
* Supporting the wider team with data gathering, analysis, and documentation for improvement activities.
What you’ll need to succeed:
* Experience in a data, reporting, or analytical role (or strong analytical experience in an operational environment).
* Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, SQL, or similar tools is advantageous.
* An interest in continuous improvement and using data to drive better business outcomes.
* Good communication skills, with the ability to present data in a clear and understandable way.
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Flexibility to occasionally travel to operational sites as required.
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
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