Continuous Improvement Manager

Whiteoak Associates; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead business transformation initiatives. This role involves planning and delivering change projects across various departments and engaging stakeholders effectively. Candidates should have a project management qualification and experience in managing cross-functional projects. The position offers a salary of £60,000 to £70,000, a company car, and additional benefits including a pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Company car

Pension & medical cover

24 days annual leave

Company bonus scheme

On site parking

Qualifications

• Recognised project management qualification (e.g., Prince2, Agile, PMP or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional business change and continuous improvement projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at multiple organisational levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver business change projects, defining project milestones, deliverables and timelines.
• Identify risks, dependencies and improvement opportunities throughout project lifecycles.
• Partner with leaders across various departments to deliver project objectives.

Skills

Project management qualification (e.g., Prince2, Agile, PMP)

Experience managing cross-functional business change

Strong stakeholder management skills

Communication skills at multiple organisational levels

Job description

Project Manager Business Change & Continuous Improvement

£60,000 £70,000 + Company Car + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a leading manufacturer, supplying customers across the UK, Europe, and North America. With ambitious but achievable growth plans over the next three years, the business is investing in change and improvement across its operations. They are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead a range of business transformation and process improvement initiatives.

Based in Worcester and reporting directly to the COO, this role will act as the central point of coordination for multiple cross‑functional projects, both hard (systems, process and operational change) and soft (culture, ways of working and organisational improvement).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver business change projects, defining project milestones, deliverables and timelines.
• Identify risks, dependencies and improvement opportunities throughout project lifecycles.
• Partner with leaders across Sales, Finance, HR, Manufacturing, New Product Development, Marketing and IT.
• Support departmental teams to deliver project objectives on time and to the required standards.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, communication and adoption of change.

Skills & Experience

• Recognised project management qualification (e.g., Prince2, Agile, PMP or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing cross‑functional business change and continuous improvement projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at multiple organisational levels.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Salary £60k £75k basic
• Company car
• Pension & medical cover
• 24 days annual leave
• Company bonus scheme
• On site parking

If you are passionate about leading change, improving processes and enabling growth, this is an excellent opportunity to influence a growing international organisation.