Continuous Improvement Lead — Lean Six Sigma

Jobtailor; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead initiatives across logistics, fulfilment and manufacturing. You will map end-to-end processes, identify waste, and implement data-driven improvements that deliver measurable benefits.

You will work with stakeholders at all levels to secure buy-in, maintain safety and compliance, and sustain performance gains in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Lean Six Sigma and process optimization tools is highly valued, with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in continuous improvement, industrial engineering, operational excellence, or process optimisation within logistics, supply chain, fulfilment, manufacturing, or a similar operational environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies, process mapping, workflow design, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and waste elimination techniques
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess operational performance and develop practical, data-driven solutions
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels of the organisation
• Experience improving operational processes, labour utilisation, productivity, capacity, and workflow efficiency within a fast-paced environment
• Lean Six Sigma experience would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects from initiation through to successful implementation with measurable business benefits
• Analyse and map end-to-end operational processes, identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, non-value-added activities, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement improvement strategies that enhance productivity, workflow efficiency, quality, service performance, and cost-effectiveness
• Use operational data and performance metrics to identify trends, measure success, and present recommendations to key stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gain buy-in, drive change, and ensure all improvements are safe, compliant, and sustainable

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Methodologies

Process Mapping

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Influencing Skills

Relationship Building

Engagement

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead initiatives across logistics, fulfilment and manufacturing. You will map end-to-end processes, identify waste, and implement data-driven improvements that deliver measurable benefits.

You will work with stakeholders at all levels to secure buy-in, maintain safety and compliance, and sustain performance gains in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Lean Six Sigma and process optimization tools is highly valued, with