Continuous Improvement Lead

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead in Birmingham to drive initiatives that enhance efficiency and quality in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant engineering degree and experience with Lean tools. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and access to onsite facilities like a gym and canteen.

Benefits

Gym access

Canteen access

Enhanced company pension

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to inspire change and challenge processes.
• Experience in implementing improvement activities alongside daily operations.
• Highly computer literate with a strong understanding of Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support operational excellence training.
• Advise on improvement techniques.
• Identify enhancements for manufacturing quality.
• Run improvement events like 5S and Root Cause Analysis.
• Train in Lean manufacturing tools.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Report on key performance metrics.

Skills

Challenging existing processes

Strong presentation skills

Engaging and collaborating with team members

Implementing improvement activities

Lean tools (5S, DMAIC, Visual Management)

Computer literacy

Education

Relevant degree in Engineering (chemical, electrical, energy, mechanical)

Job description

Role: Continuous Improvement Lead
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £Competitive + Company Bonus & Benefits
Hours: 8.30 am-4.30 pm Mon-Thurs, 8.30 am-4.15 pm Fri

Our client, a global leader in manufacturing, is looking for a Continuous Improvement Lead to join their team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive meaningful change within an organisation that values new ideas and continuous development. If you are passionate about improving processes and inspiring teams, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact.

Position Overview

As the Continuous Improvement Lead, you will be the champion for continuous improvement at the manufacturing site. You will support, guide, and lead the implementation of initiatives designed to enhance efficiency, improve quality, and reduce waste. This role is central to the site’s success, acting as the key link between the local team and the wider company’s operational excellence strategy.

Duties include:

• Lead continuous improvement and problem‑solving initiatives.
• Act as the main contact for operational excellence support and training.
• Advise the leadership team on improvement tools and techniques.
• Identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing quality and reduce waste.
• Run improvement events like Workplace Organisation (5S) and Root Cause Analysis.
• Train and educate employees in Lean manufacturing tools and methods.
• Assist in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Track, analyse, and report on key performance metrics monthly.

What we are looking for:

• A proven ability to challenge existing processes and inspire change.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong skills in engaging and collaborating with team members at all levels.
• The capability to implement improvement activities alongside daily operations.
• Experience with Lean tools (e.g., 5S, DMAIC, Visual Management) is beneficial.
• A relevant degree in Engineering (chemical, electrical, energy, or mechanical, etc.).
• Highly computer literate.

On top of a competitive base salary you will also be eligible to earn both production and stand‑by bonuses, an enhanced company pension, holiday allowance, and other benefits, including full access to onsite facilities (gym and canteen).

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.