Continuous Improvement Leader – Food Manufacturing

Michael Page; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager. The successful candidate will partner with site leaders, lead transformation projects, and drive a culture of improvement within a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, operational excellence, project delivery, coaching, and data analysis. Ideal candidates have proven experience in food manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma qualifications, and strong data analysis skills. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive workplace are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Professional growth opportunities

Training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong data analysis and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders to deliver the Manufacturing Excellence road map.
• Lead CI maturity assessments and develop multi-year improvement road maps.
• Scope and lead CI projects using advanced problem-solving.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Coaching

Problem-solving

Education

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CI software tools

Job description

A leading UK food manufacturer is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager. The successful candidate will partner with site leaders, lead transformation projects, and drive a culture of improvement within a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, operational excellence, project delivery, coaching, and data analysis. Ideal candidates have proven experience in food manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma qualifications, and strong data analysis skills. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive workplace are offered.