Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Vectis Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectis Recruitment seeks a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to drive lean and CI initiatives across a manufacturing plant in Scotland. You will translate strategy into actionable CI roadmaps, identify high-impact opportunities, and lead data-driven analysis to deliver measurable benefits while ensuring health and safety compliance and adherence to standards.

You will collaborate with the CI Manager, embed a culture of continuous improvement, and coach teams to sustain improvements in a

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent coaching and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Ability to interpret data and translate findings into practical solutions.
• Proactive approach with a passion for challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategy, customer requirements, and KPI performance trends into a CI roadmap aligned with objectives.
• Identify and prioritise high-impact improvement opportunities with clear ownership and timelines.
• Lead data-driven performance analysis to identify trends and root causes.
• Manage CI projects from assessment through implementation and delivery.
• Define, monitor and report KPIs to drive accountability and benefits.
• Promote operational excellence through standardisation, problem-solving and best-practice deployment.

Skills

Lean & CI

Coaching & influencing

Analytical skills

Project management

Data interpretation

Job description

A leading manufacturer of precision components for the aerospace, defence and high-technology sectors has a new vacancy for a Continuous Improvement Coordinator. Working closely with the CI Manager, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant, optimise operational performance and embed a positive culture throughout the business. Candidates are sought with track record of driving continuous improvement gained in a fast-paced complex environment.

The Role

Translate business strategy, customer requirements, and KPI performance trends into a targeted continuous improvement (CI) roadmap aligned with operational objectives.

Identify and prioritise high-impact improvement opportunities, establishing clear ownership, delivery timelines, and measurable business benefits.

Lead data-driven performance analysis to identify trends, determine root causes, and develop actionable improvement strategies.

Manage continuous improvement projects from initial assessment and feasibility studies through implementation, validation and delivery.

Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), using data-driven insights to assess performance, prioritise initiatives, and drive accountability.

Promote operational excellence through process standardisation, structured problem-solving, best-practice deployment, and employee engagement.

Ensure all improvement initiatives comply with health and safety regulations, quality standards, engineering specifications, and operational procedures.

Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives to minimise downtime, increase productivity, optimise equipment effectiveness (OEE), and improve overall manufacturing performance

The Person

Proven track record of driving lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

Previous experience within a fast paced and complex environment

Excellent coaching and influencing skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Ability to interpret data and translate findings into practical solutions.

A proactive approach with a passion for challenging the status quo.