Continuous Improvement Facilitator

Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) UK; Stalbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the UK biscuit manufacturing sector is seeking a CI Facilitator to lead continuous improvement initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to implement CI tools and methodologies, driving operational excellence and financial benefits. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the company's improvement strategy while working in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you have a passion for driving change and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze and present reports effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects to enhance plant output and quality.
• Support financial budget delivery aligned with KPI targets.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Level 2 Food Safety/Hygiene

Tools

OEE Performance Management Software

Continuous Improvement Tools

Job description

Date: 2 Apr 2025

Location:

Stalbridge, GB

Place of Work: On-Site

Employee Shift: Office Hours

Company Description
We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).
FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.
We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 colleagues across all our locations.
We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.
While we know that our delicious products are key to our success, we also know that our people and their passion for our brands are the key ingredients. You could be the jammy to our Dodger, the party ring to our Fox’s, or the choc-chip to our Maryland! We seek individuals with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to drive FBC UK forward.
About The Role
As a CI Facilitator, you will lead step-change improvement projects aligned with the Operations Reliability plan, focusing on key operational objectives. You will support the site Bakery Manager and collaborate with the off-site CI Manager and Group Manufacturing Improvement Manager to develop and implement CI initiatives. Using CI tools and structured methodologies, you will achieve targets set by the Bakery & Group Operations Manager, delivering sustainable financial benefits and year-over-year improvements.
Your responsibilities include driving improvement plans, managing budgets and resources, and contributing to the Dorset site improvement strategy. You will work with stakeholders to identify and deliver cost reductions, coach and facilitate improvement programs, and support the group Manufacturing Excellence program.
Main Responsibilities

• Deliver improvement projects to support the operational and Engineering teams to continuously improve plant output and quality.
• Support the delivery of financial budget aligned with the delivery of KPI’s (waste, TOS, efficiency, machine uptime, planned tonnage, and accidents).
• Leverage and develop site capability on CI tools and techniques (Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, Line-balancing, Centerlines).
• Support the maintenance and drive improvements in our bakery OEE performance management system.
• Support embedding site values as part of the Dorset Improvement Strategy.
• Demonstrate Health and Safety adherence and cultural behaviors to support site culture of driving improvement in this area.
• Support and deliver training to colleagues as required.
• Ensure Food Safety, Integrity, Quality, and legality are maintained within the Business.

Who We Are Looking For

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar relevant qualification in Continuous Improvement - essential.
• Previous experience/qualifications in Manufacturing Excellence.
• Level 2 Food Safety/Hygiene qualification preferred.
• Clear understanding and application of continuous improvement tools and techniques, in particular DMAIC, SMED, 5S, Centerlining, SIC, Kaizen, and Line Balancing.
• Experience working with production overall Equipment Effectiveness software systems.
• Experience in analyzing and presenting reports.
• FMCG industry experience is desirable.

Diversity Statement
FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. We provide the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling employees to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.