Continuous Improvement Lead

Mowys Byrå; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy sector seeks a Continuous Improvement Lead to enhance operational efficiency through lean manufacturing practices. This role involves establishing performance systems, driving improvements, and engaging stakeholders to achieve KPIs. The ideal candidate will have management experience in manufacturing, lean expertise, and strong leadership skills. Join a diverse and inclusive environment with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Health cash plan

Access to wellbeing app

Recognition of long service

Life assurance up to 4x salary

Discounted products

Subsidised staff restaurant

25 holidays plus 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Management or supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Proven track record in operational improvement projects.
• Experience implementing lean techniques.

Responsibilities

• Establish processes for the Manufacturing Performance System.
• Drive performance improvements across the site.
• Monitor progress of continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Lean expertise with formal qualifications

Job description

SDUK's brands include the nation's favourite cheese brand Cathedral City, along with other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients, and dairy-free products.

This position has been created to champion continuous improvement and lean manufacturing by developing a sustainable manufacturing improvement approach that can be adopted across the site.

The site is accustomed to change, with a focus on short to medium-term operational improvements within a defined structure, supporting operational development and driving improvements across all KPIs.

As the Continuous Improvement Lead, you'll establish processes and structures for the Manufacturing Performance System (MPS), support its implementation, and engage stakeholders at all levels.

You will develop and facilitate the implementation of standards, applying best practices pragmatically within SDUK.

Your role involves driving performance improvements across the site, delivering tangible benefits through increased OEE, improved quality, and waste reduction.

Key Contributions

• Implementing a robust performance measurement system to deliver cost reductions
• Monitoring progress of continuous improvement projects
• Creating a framework for operational improvements
• Supporting frameworks for New Product Development (NPD) and Engineering Product Development (EPD)
• Ensuring customer benefits through cost reduction, service improvement, and quality reliability
• Identifying capital investment opportunities and collaborating on business cases

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Management or supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record in operational improvement projects
• Lean expertise with formal qualifications (e.g., Black Belt, Six Sigma)
• Experience implementing lean techniques and team development across production areas
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence behaviors and drive change
• Technical expertise with coaching and mentoring capabilities in lean manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• Analytical skills to interpret complex data, including financial, process, and product information
• Flexibility to collaborate across multiple sites and share best practices

Employee Benefits

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Autonomous, inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and internationally
• Enhanced pension contributions with Scottish Widows
• Health cash plan for healthcare expenses
• Access to Thrive, a clinically approved wellbeing app
• Recognition of long service every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4x salary
• Discounted products and onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays plus 8 bank holidays
• Exclusive benefits through My Staff Shop

For more information on benefits, visit uk.saputo.com/en/careers/employee-benefits.

We promote diversity and inclusion and are committed to supporting all candidates through necessary adjustments during the application process.

Agencies: Thank you for your interest. We work with a PSL and do not accept unsolicited CVs unless coordinated through our Talent Acquisition Team.