Continuous Improvement Facilitator

Kuehne + Nagel; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Continuous Improvement Facilitator. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence by leading Kaizen initiatives, managing training programs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have LSSGB certification and experience in logistics. Benefits include 26 days of annual leave, a contributory pension plan, and an employee assistance programme.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

Pension plan

Employee assistance programme

Route 2 Rewards scheme

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement and operational excellence across the site.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives and Green Belt projects.
• Deliver training programs including Production System Awareness.
• Facilitate DDVSA and other lean events.
• Manage idea and suggestion systems to foster employee engagement.

Skills

LSSGB trained / certified

1-2 years Contract Logistics knowledge

1-2 years Lean Six Sigma specialist

Financial management experience

Minitab knowledge

Organisational and problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Strong influencing skills

Experience of working to agreed targets

Experienced in driving and managing change

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Overview

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG

In the role of the Continuous Improvement Facilitator you will be responsible for driving improvement and operational excellence across the site. You will lead Kaizen initiatives and Green Belt projects, while actively supporting the teams with Production System standards such as 5S, visual management, and standardised work instructions. You will be responsible for delivering training programs including Production System Awareness and White Belt, coaching and mentoring participants through to certification, and ensuring consistent understanding of audit requirements and lean principles throughout the organisation. Beyond training, the role involves facilitating DDVSA and other lean events, supporting daily performance management routines, and helping teams identify and track key metrics via SQCDEP boards. The successful candidate will support the operation to manage idea and suggestion systems to foster employee engagement, monitor visual management standards, and provide feedback when performance dips below expectations. You will also contribute to client presentations, develop business cases for innovation, and take proactive steps to elevate site excellence levels along with maintaining and updating the CI tracker to ensure alignment with key milestones. This position calls for strong organisational skills, attention to detail, a strong focus on productivity, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

What you create impact

• Understand operational KPIs and impact on the operation.
• Contribute to culture change across the business
• Coach and Mentor trained colleagues in CI
• Maintain accurate records and manage resources efficiently.
• Follow the escalation process where there is any deviation from the standard process
• Identify productivity improvements
• Deliver yearly savings target Adopt and promote KN Behaviours
• Adhere to company standards as detailed in the Code of Conduct Policy
• Comply with all instructed Safe Working Practices including the reporting of all accidents and incidents within the workplace.

What we would like you to bring

• LSSGB trained / certified
• 1-2 years Contract Logistics knowledge
• 1-2 years Lean Six Sigma specialist
• Financial management experience and commercial awareness
• Minitab knowledge
• Organisational and problem solving skills along with a high level of attention to detail
• Analytical skills, able to identify trends and make recommendations
• Strong influencing skills across all levels of the business both within and outside your control
• Experience of working to agreed targets
• Experienced in driving and managing change

What’s in it for you

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will ensure you are rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You will receive 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn additional days through service. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers discounts, benefit information, recognition, and access to a wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues and their immediate families through our employee assistance programme, which provides 24/7 access to GPs, legal and financial advice, and mental health counselling. All of this is designed to help you live a happier and healthier life. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.