Continuous Improvement Coordinator

AM FRESH Group; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AM FRESH Group is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator for our Peterborough site to lead and deliver improvement projects across the operation. You’ll use data and problem-solving methods to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and raise quality and service levels.

You’ll coordinate actions, track progress, and guide smaller projects while supporting larger Green Belt initiatives. The role emphasizes frontline engagement, cross-functional teamwork, and embedding sustained improvements on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating improvement projects in manufacturing.
• Ability to track actions, timescales and progress.
• Experience with data analysis to identify root causes.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lean belt qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating assigned improvement projects, tracking actions, timescales and progress through to completion.
• Leading smaller projects using tools such as A3, PDCA, 5 Whys and standard work.
• Supporting Green Belt and cross-functional projects through data collection, workshops and action tracking.
• Analysing performance data and working with colleagues to understand the causes of recurring problems.
• Maintaining project trackers, action logs and benefit records, providing clear updates and escalating barriers.
• Helping colleagues use practical problem-solving tools and facilitating improvement workshops.
• Ensuring changes are assessed, trialled, documented and embedded, with benefits measured and verified.
• Maintaining food safety, health and safety and operational standards throughout project delivery.

Skills

PDCA

A3 thinking

5 Whys

Visual management

Standard work

Lean / LCS Yellow Belt

Education

Lean / LCS Yellow Belt qualification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to coordinate and deliver improvement projects across our Peterborough site.

Reporting to the Head of Production, you’ll work with colleagues across departments to take agreed projects forward, organise activity and keep delivery on track. You’ll use data and structured problem-solving to help improve efficiency, reduce waste and strengthen quality and service.

You’ll lead smaller projects and support larger Green Belt and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring actions are completed and improvements are embedded.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinating assigned improvement projects, tracking actions, timescales and progress through to completion.
• Leading smaller projects using tools such as A3, PDCA, 5 Whys and standard work.
• Supporting Green Belt and cross-functional projects through data collection, workshops and action tracking.
• Analysing performance data and working with colleagues to understand the causes of recurring problems.
• Maintaining project trackers, action logs and benefit records, providing clear updates and escalating barriers.
• Helping colleagues use practical problem-solving tools and facilitating improvement workshops.
• Ensuring changes are assessed, trialled, documented and embedded, with benefits measured and verified.
• Maintaining food safety, health and safety and operational standards throughout project delivery.

About You

You’ll be organised, practical and comfortable working with people across different departments. You’ll enjoy understanding problems, using data and keeping projects moving.

We’re looking for:

• Experience in manufacturing, production, logistics or a similar operational environment.
• Evidence of solving process problems and working effectively with frontline teams.
• Working knowledge of PDCA, A3 thinking, 5 Whys, visual management and standard work.
• Strong numerical and Excel skills, with the ability to turn data into clear actions.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to facilitate discussions and constructively challenge.
• A Lean / LCS Yellow Belt qualification or equivalent.

Green Belt, Power BI or experience with digital improvement and manufacturing performance systems would be advantageous.

About Us

Based in a modern, purpose-built facility in Peterborough, we sort, process, pack and deliver fresh, high-quality produce exclusively for Tesco, helping feed millions of people across the UK every day.

Our product portfolio includes citrus fruits, grapes, melons, pineapples, apples, pears and selected vegetables, products many of us see on our own tables. If you have shopped for these at Tesco, chances are they have passed through our site. We have been proud to be a trusted Tesco partner since 2014.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 800 colleagues from more than 50 countries, our Peterborough site is one of the area’s most diverse employers. As a growing business, we are committed to supporting our teams through ongoing training, development and progression opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We value diversity and believe that a wide range of perspectives strengthens our culture, drives innovation, and helps us better serve our customers. We are dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know, we’re happy to discuss how we can help.