Continuous Improvement Lead

2 Sisters Food Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturer in Carlisle as a Continuous Improvement Lead. This role focuses on driving operational excellence through cross-functional projects aimed at cost control, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements. Your leadership will significantly impact site performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

5% matched pension contribution

Refer a friend scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

50% off 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.
• Collaborate with departments to implement improvements.
• Utilize data-driven insights for performance improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Mindset

Job description

Location: Carlisle

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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 such as Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About The Role

We’re seeking a dynamic Continuous Improvement Lead to oversee all continuous improvement initiatives across our food manufacturing site. This role is ideal for someone ready to build upon the groundwork laid by expert consultants who have gathered valuable actionable data.

You will lead cross-functional projects focusing on labour variance, cost control, waste reduction, material efficiency, and line balancing. Collaborating closely with department leads and data teams, you will drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities and implementing meaningful changes.

This position offers high impact, where your leadership and problem-solving skills will significantly influence site-wide performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead all CI projects across the site, building on previous consultancy work
2. Collaborate with departments to identify, scope, and implement improvements in labour control, material costs, line balancing, and waste reduction
3. Utilize data-driven insights to develop actionable plans and identify performance improvement opportunities
4. Establish strong relationships across departments to ensure engagement and collaboration
5. Promote CI methodology and drive cultural change, empowering teams to deliver improvements

About You

You are an experienced CI professional with a solid background in manufacturing or FMCG environments. You excel at translating data into strategic actions and results. Influencing and gaining buy-in from stakeholders to drive change is second nature to you.

You are proactive, organized, and passionate about continuous improvement.

Key Skills

• Proven track record in a CI role within manufacturing or FMCG
• Experience leading and delivering cross-functional improvement projects
• Strong stakeholder management and team-building skills
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities

Desirable

• Experience in food manufacturing
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and performance tracking tools

Benefits

• 5% matched pension contribution
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, providing confidential support 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% off for friends and family at Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden’s, Ed’s Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, we offer abundant opportunities for career growth and skill development. We prioritize promoting from within, enabling you to build a rewarding career with us.