Continuous Improvement Lead

TN United Kingdom; North Petherton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Continuous Improvement Lead to enhance operational efficiency and foster a culture of excellence. This role involves collaborating with leadership to modernize processes and implement strategic initiatives aimed at waste reduction and performance enhancement. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in Lean Six Sigma and data analysis, enabling them to coach teams and drive impactful results. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact in the dairy industry and advance your career through continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance (£550/month)

Healthcare via BUPA

Life assurance

Career development opportunities

Up to 15% annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience leading site-wide improvement initiatives in manufacturing.
• Strong background in using Lean Six Sigma tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement Müller Excellence with the Site Lead and SLT.
• Develop strategies for ongoing site improvement activities.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data Analysis

Coaching

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

DMAIC

5S

RCA

SMED

Job description

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Continuous Improvement Lead, North Petherton

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Location: North Petherton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 12a7d064078c

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Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, employing over 31,000 people across Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of dairy products sourced from 1,300 British farmers. Müller is ranked among Britain’s top brands and is a prominent player in the dairy industry.

The company includes:

• Müller Milk & Ingredients: Leading producer of branded and private label dairy products, including milk, cream, butter, and ingredients.
• Müller Yogurt & Desserts: UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer, responsible for brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, and others, supplying both retail and private label markets.

Position: Continuous Improvement Lead (Operational Excellence Lead)

Location: Bridgwater

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm

We seek a Continuous Improvement Lead to transform site performance by reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. You will work closely with the Site Lead and Senior Leadership Team to implement Müller’s Operational Excellence Strategy.

This role offers opportunities to modernize processes, upskill teams, and foster a high-performance culture.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Implement elements 1-8 of Muller Excellence with the Site Lead and SLT
• Facilitate support cycles and assessments for Muller Excellence
• Act as a coach and enforcer of tools, systems, and processes within Muller Excellence
• Create annual performance targets and activity plans
• Use Muller Excellence tools to improve performance across safety, quality, cost, delivery, people, and sustainability
• Develop strategies to ensure ongoing site ownership of improvement activities
• Support the progression of roadmaps 9-12 and stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills using data analysis
• Participate in OpEx community forums to share best practices
• Deploy operational excellence tools such as DMAIC, SMED, 5S, RCA
• Model and coach performance management systems
• Set targets and deploy OGSM across site functions
• Develop and promote an OpEx culture
• Create opportunities for continuous improvement projects
• Manage people, including performance reviews and coaching

Benefits include up to 15% annual bonus, car allowance (£550/month), healthcare via BUPA, life assurance, and career development opportunities.

Candidate Requirements:

Ideal candidates will have led site-wide improvement initiatives in manufacturing, using lean Six Sigma tools to solve operational challenges. They should be confident in coaching teams, influencing senior leaders, and delivering tangible results through data-driven approaches.