Continuous Improvement Facilitator (Green belt)

Kuehne+Nagel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company located in Shrewsbury is seeking a Continuous Improvement Facilitator to drive operational excellence. In this role, you will lead Kaizen initiatives and Green Belt projects while delivering training programs and supporting teams with production system standards. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Kaizen initiatives and Green Belt projects.
• Strong understanding of 5S and visual management principles.
• Ability to deliver training programs and coach through certification.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement and operational excellence across the site.
• Facilitate lean events and support daily performance management.
• Monitor visual management standards and provide feedback on performance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Focus on productivity

Collaborative problem-solving

Job description

Job description :

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...