Continuous Improvement Facilitator (Green belt)

Kuehne+Nagel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Facilitator to drive operational excellence and lead Kaizen initiatives in Telford. The role involves delivering training programs, supporting performance management, and enhancing employee engagement. Strong organisational skills and a focus on productivity are essential for this position. If you are passionate about lean principles and improving organizational performance, this is an ideal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead Kaizen initiatives and Green Belt projects.
• Experience in training programs including Production System Awareness and White Belt.
• Knowledge of audit requirements and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement and operational excellence across the site.
• Facilitate DDVSA and other lean events.
• Support daily performance management routines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Productivity focus

Job description

Continuous Improvement Facilitator (Green Belt) – Kuehne+Nagel – Telford, Shropshire, UK

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.