Continuous Improvement Leader – FMCG Operations

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Newport; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus up to 14%

Pension matching 4%

33 days holidays

EAP

Résumé du poste

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for a seasoned FMCG site in Newport. You will lead and embed Lean initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, coaching teams in problem solving and data-driven improvements.

The role offers a starting salary of £50,000 with an annual bonus up to 14%, a 4% matched pension, 33 days holidays, and access to confidential support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CI/Operational Excellence in FMCG
• Knowledge of Lean tools: Kaizen, VSM, 5S, standard work, visual management, SMED
• Lean Six Sigma qualification desirable; Green Belt preferred
• Excel and Power BI reporting; experience with MRP/ERP systems

Responsabilités

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the site, delivering measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity.
• Use operational data to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies and drive sustainable performance improvements.
• Coach and develop teams in Lean manufacturing, structured problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Technical and Supply Chain teams to remove constraints and optimise processes.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement through effective project governance, performance tracking and standardisation of best practices.

Connaissances

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Value Stream

5S

Visual management

Root cause analysis

Coaching

Team leadership

Formation

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Outils

Power BI

Excel

MRP/ERP

Description du poste

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for a seasoned FMCG site in Newport. You will lead and embed Lean initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, coaching teams in problem solving and data-driven improvements.

The role offers a starting salary of £50,000 with an annual bonus up to 14%, a 4% matched pension, 33 days holidays, and access to confidential support.