Continuous Improvement Lead

SRG; Rhymney; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

European travel

Job summary

SRG is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to champion operational excellence across a complex production environment. You will lead site-wide improvement initiatives, coach teams at all levels, and deliver measurable business improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

The role requires leading cross-functional projects, building business cases, and sustaining tools such as VSM, 5S, SMED and root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt required.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and practical application.
• 5+ years applying Lean and SixSigma in manufacturing.
• Track record of measurable operational improvements.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI strategy and roadmap for site.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Coach cross-functional teams in Lean/Six Sigma.
• Lead Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Manage portfolio of improvement projects and cost savings.
• Develop business cases and deliver cost-saving initiatives.
• Support performance management and visual management systems.
• Use data analysis to identify opportunities and drive decisions.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality and maintenance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Coaching

Communication

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Manufacturing certification

Tools

5S

SMED

VSM

Poka-Yoke

Root Cause Analysis

8D Methodology

Visual Management

Standard Work

Job description

Continuous Improvement Lead

Lead Transformation. Drive Continuous Improvement. Deliver Real Impact.

An established and highly successful manufacturing organisation is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to champion operational excellence across a complex production environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement professional to lead site-wide improvement initiatives, embed a culture of operational excellence, and deliver measurable business improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

You will play a key role in driving performance, coaching teams at all levels, and delivering strategic transformation projects that improve quality, efficiency, cost, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site's Continuous Improvement strategy and roadmap.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
• Coach and support teams in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Lead Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Implement and sustain tools including:
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• 5S
• SMED
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Visual Management
• Standard Work
• Poka-Yoke
• Root Cause Analysis
• 8D Methodology
• Manage and prioritise a portfolio of improvement projects.
• Develop business cases and deliver cost-saving initiatives.
• Support performance management processes and visual management systems.
• Use data analysis and statistical tools to identify opportunities and drive decision-making.
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality and maintenance teams to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure improvements are implemented in line with quality and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading Continuous Improvement programmes within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and SixSigma methodologies.
• Demonstrated success delivering cultural change and operational transformation.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing abilities.
• Ability to analyse data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt minimum (Black Belt advantageous).
• Lean Manufacturing certification or formal training preferred.
• At least 5 years' experience applying Lean and SixSigma principles within manufacturing.
• Track record of delivering measurable operational improvements.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact business transformation projects.
• Career development within a well-established manufacturing business.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• International exposure with occasional European travel.