Continuous Improvement Lead

Avature; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to spearhead improvement initiatives across their Carlisle site. This role offers the chance to influence operational excellence by leveraging data-driven insights and leading cross-functional projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing or FMCG, with proven leadership and problem-solving skills. Join us for a rewarding career with ample growth opportunities.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Grocery Aid support services

50% discount for friends and family at Boparan Restaurant Group

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced CI professional in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all CI projects across the site.
• Drive cultural change by promoting CI methodology.
• Collaborate to implement improvements in labour control and waste reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Tools

Performance Tracking Tools

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

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Location: Carlisle

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM-5PM
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland’s pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic Continuous Improvement Lead to take the reins of all continuous improvement initiatives across our food manufacturing site. This is a golden opportunity for someone ready to step into a role where the groundwork has already been laid by expert consultants who have gathered a wealth of actionable data.

You’ll lead cross-functional projects spanning labour variance, cost control, waste reduction, material efficiency, and line balance. Working closely with department leads and data teams, you’ll drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities and implementing meaningful change.

This is a high-impact position where your leadership and problem-solving skills will directly influence site-wide performance and continuous improvement culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all CI projects across the site, building on the work delivered by previous consultants
• Collaborate across departments to identify, scope, and implement improvements in labour control, material costs, line balancing, and waste reduction
• Use data-driven insights to create actionable plans and highlight performance improvement opportunities
• Build strong working relationships across departments to ensure engagement and collaboration
• Drive cultural change by promoting CI methodology and ensuring teams are aligned and empowered to deliver improvements

About You

You’re an experienced CI professional with a strong background in manufacturing or FMCG environments. You thrive on turning data into strategy and strategy into results. You’re skilled at influencing and gaining buy-in from key stakeholders to drive change, even in the face of resistance.

You’re proactive, organised, and passionate about continuous improvement.

Key Skills

• Proven track record in a CI role within a manufacturing or FMCG setting
• Demonstrable experience leading and delivering cross-functional improvement projects
• Strong stakeholder management and team-building capabilities
• Analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and performance tracking tools
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed’s Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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