Continuous Improvement Lead - Lean, TPM & Six Sigma

Müller UK & Ireland; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance 4x

Healthcare cash plan

33 days holiday

Perk box access

Buy/sell annual leave

Career development opportunities

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking an Operational Excellence Facilitator to lead site-wide improvement initiatives at Severnside, Stonehouse. You will drive Lean, TPM and Six Sigma projects, coaching teams to optimise value and embed a continuous improvement culture across manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes data analysis, problem-solving, stakeholder influence and the delivery of sustainable efficiency gains while maintaining a proactive change mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing or Production environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Six Sigma principles (Green Belt desirable).
• Excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support Operational Excellence projects across site.
• Use data analysis and problem-solving techniques to identify improvement opportunities.
• Coach and influence teams to drive positive operational change.
• Deploy Lean and TPM tools including 5S, SMED, Autonomous Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis and Standard Work.
• Drive continuous improvement activities focused on eliminating waste and improving efficiency.
• Support the development and delivery of local performance management systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and enhance productivity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to deliver sustainable improvements.
• Deliver on-the-job coaching and training to support colleague development.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

5S

SMED

Autonomous Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Standard Work

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking an Operational Excellence Facilitator to lead site-wide improvement initiatives at Severnside, Stonehouse. You will drive Lean, TPM and Six Sigma projects, coaching teams to optimise value and embed a continuous improvement culture across manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes data analysis, problem-solving, stakeholder influence and the delivery of sustainable efficiency gains while maintaining a proactive change mindset in a fast-paced environment.