Continuous Improvement Coordinator

TieTalent

Melton Mowbray

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established food production company in the UK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator. The successful candidate will deliver CI projects, coach colleagues, and analyze production data to drive improvement. Ideal for entry-level candidates with a passion for manufacturing excellence and data analysis. Competitive full-time role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

CI project experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably food.
Practical knowledge of lean principles.
Strong coaching, influencing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Deliver and support CI projects aligned to strategic goals.
Coach colleagues in adopting new behaviours.
Analyse production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Data analysis

Coaching skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Lean principles knowledge

Education

Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS tools

Job description

Overview

Continuous Improvement Coordinator role at TieTalent. This listing is associated with Samworth Brothers.

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family. We are committed to your success and offer a range of benefits to support your life and personal aspirations.

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UKs best-known retailers along with our own brands. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

The Opportunity

As Continuous Improvement Co-ordinator, you\'ll work closely with managers and front-line teams to deliver CI projects that make a real impact. We are looking for someone who combines strong data capability with natural charisma; someone who can uncover insights through data, clearly demonstrate where issues lie, and coach and support colleagues to develop their own solutions. From process optimisation and coaching colleagues to driving cultural change aligned with our Manufacturing Excellence strategy, this role thrives on problem solving, teamwork, and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver and support continuous improvement (CI) projects aligned to strategic goals.
Coach and support colleagues in adopting new behaviours and embedding lean tools.
Analyse production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
Coordinate and lead multi-functional improvement teams across value streams.
Ensure CI initiatives align with health & safety, food safety and quality standards.

The Ideal Candidate

CI project experience within a manufacturing (preferably food) environment.
Practical knowledge of lean principles, with qualifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
Strong coaching, influencing, and communication skills.
Excellent data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
IT literate confident with Microsoft Office and CMMS tools.

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you\'ll be more than just a team member; you\'ll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UKs best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

We take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We offer the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that provides if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.

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