Continuous Improvement Lead

OMEGA, Inc.; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Pension (up to 10.5% employer)

25 days annual leave + BHs

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Family-friendly benefits

Wellbeing programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Servomex in Crowborough, East Sussex, is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence across our manufacturing facility. You’ll spend four days a week on the shop floor, leading Kaizen events, 5S, Kanban, SMED and VSM to cut waste and boost quality and productivity.

With proven Lean experience, Green Belt qualification, and strong coaching skills, you’ll work directly with production teams to embed sustainable improvements and a culture of daily management and

Qualifications

• Hands-on Lean implementation experience in manufacturing.
• Proven track record delivering measurable improvements in waste, productivity and quality.
• Green Belt qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent coaching and influencing skills with frontline teams.
• Strong problem-solving using root-cause analysis (5 Whys, A3, Fishbone).
• Ability to spend most of the week on the shop floor driving change.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on Lean improvement activities (Kaizen events, 5S, Visual Management, Kanban, SMED, VSM).
• Collaborate with operators to identify and eliminate waste and drive cost improvements.
• Coach and develop SMEs and frontline teams through practical support.
• Support daily management routines and Gemba leadership to sustain gains.
• Deliver measurable improvements in quality, productivity and cost.

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

5S

VSM

Kanban

SMED

5 Whys

A3

Fishbone

Coaching

Education

Lean Green Belt

Tools

Poka‑Yoke

Standardised Work

Job description

Continuous Improvement Lead

Crowborough, East Sussex | £60,000-£70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you a hands‑on Lean professional who enjoys being on the shop floor, solving problems, coaching teams and delivering measurable improvements? At our Crowborough manufacturing facility, you'll work across a diverse range of production environments including clean rooms, precision assembly areas, calibration and test operations, and the manufacture of specialist jigs and fixtures that support the production of our world‑leading gas analysis solutions. We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence across our business. This role is focused on practical implementation, not just theory. You'll spend a minimum of four days per week on the shop floor, working directly with production teams to identify waste, improve processes and embed sustainable Lean practices.

What You'll Do

• Lead hands‑on Lean improvement activities including Kaizen events, 5S, Visual Management, Kanban, SMED and Value Stream Mapping.
• Work side‑by‑side with operators and production teams to solve problems and deliver measurable improvements in quality, productivity and cost.
• Drive root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, A3 and Fishbone.
• Coach and develop SMEs and frontline teams through practical, real‑time support and mentoring.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement through visible leadership, Gemba activity and daily management routines.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience implementing Lean and Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools including 5S, VSM, Kanban, Standardised Work, Poka‑Yoke and SMED.
• A track record of delivering measurable improvements in waste reduction, productivity, quality and cost performance.
• Excellent coaching and influencing skills with the ability to engage teams at all levels.
• Lean Green Belt qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• A proactive, resilient and highly practical approach with a passion for making improvements happen on the shop floor.

Salary & Benefits

£60,000-£70,000 per annum, plus:

• Discretionary bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension with up to 10.5% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and company shutdown day
• Option to buy additional holiday
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Career development opportunities and recognition schemes

Location

Location Based at our UK Technical Centre in Crowborough, East Sussex, this is a full‑time, onsite role (38 hours per week) with occasional global travel. A key expectation of the role is spending at least four days per week actively supporting improvement activities on the shop floor, working directly with frontline teams to deliver results. If you prefer rolling up your sleeves and driving improvements where the work happens, rather than observing from the side lines, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Pledges

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Mindful Employer, signatories of the Menopause Workplace Pledge and Age‑Friendly Employer Pledge, and an endorsed employer for women through Work180. We are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process.

Interview & Selection Process

We want you to feel confident that Servomex is the right place for you. Throughout the process, you’ll have plenty of chances to ask questions and get a real sense of who we are, what we do and what your future here could look like.

• Friendly chat with our Talent Team
• Teams video interview with the hiring team
• On‑site panel interview to meet the hiring team and other key people

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates with a disability may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any such adjustments during the application process. Please note we will also make reasonable adjustments wherever possible to enable employees to complete their roles to the best of their ability.

A Virtual Tour of Servomex, UK.

At Servomex, we are united by a shared purpose: helping industry operate more sustainably, while safeguarding people and the planet.

Founded over 74 years ago, we are recognised as the world’s leading experts in gas analysis solutions and are proud to be part of the global Spectris Group.

Our work spans a broad spectrum of industries, from enabling low‑emission power generation and sustainable manufacturing, to supporting high‑purity medical oxygen, enhancing facility safety, and advancing innovative research.

A career at Servomex means contributing to initiatives that create cleaner air, healthier outcomes, and a more sustainable world.

Equally important is our investment in our people. We are honoured to have received numerous global awards and accreditations, reflecting a culture that actively encourages colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

Our collaborative and inclusive environment values wellbeing, continuous learning, and personal growth at every stage of your career.

Guided by our values Be True, Own It, and Aim High we empower our people to act with integrity, take ownership, and push boundaries as they build their future with us.

Whether you are just starting your career, bringing established expertise, or looking to take the next step, you will find opportunities at Servomex to make a genuine impact.

With a truly global footprint, our hubs and centres are located across the UK, US, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, bringing together diverse talent, perspectives, and ideas from around the world.