Continuous Improvement Manager

Vertiv Group; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive a region-wide culture of CI, embedding Lean Six Sigma methods into daily operations and coaching teams across sites. You will lead structured improvement projects, champion problem-solving across SQDCP, and mentor belts to sustain performance gains.

You will collaborate with regional leadership to standardise processes, measure outcomes, and share best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is required.
• 3–5+ years of experience in continuous improvement or operational excellence.
• Proven track record leading Kaizen events, DMAIC & Lean projects.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into action.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a pipeline of improvement projects aligned to strategic priorities with structured tracking.
• Apply DMAIC, PDCA, and A3 problem solving to define problems and sustain improvements.
• Drive waste reduction in quality, cost, lead time, and productivity.
• Lead improvement initiatives across the region via Kaizen events and process transformation projects.
• Coach Green Belt and Yellow Belt candidates and mentor teams in problem-solving tools.
• Partner with functions to ensure effective service delivery and embed CI into daily work.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Structured problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

PMI PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Job description

The Continuous Improvement Manager will drive a culture of continuous improvement across the region by identifying inefficiencies, leading structured improvement projects, coaching teams on problem-solving methodologies, and embedding Lean and Six Sigma practices into daily operations. This role acts as a trusted advisor to regional and site leadership, ensuring sustainable performance gains across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP). The successful candidate will have a strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach, to optimise performance and support business growth.,

• Manage a pipeline of improvement projects aligned to the strategic priorities, ensuring delivery through structured action tracking.
• Apply structured methodologies (DMAIC, PDCA, A3 Problem Solving) to define problems, measure baselines, analyse root causes, implement solutions, and sustain control.
• Drive waste reduction initiatives targeting quality, cost, lead time, and productivity improvements.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying efficiency gains, standardising processes, and sharing best practices across Regions, countries and functions to achieve Strategic objectives.
• Lead and facilitate improvement initiatives across the region through improvement workshops, Kaizen events and Business Process Transformation projects.
• Support the organisation's Lean Six Sigma belt certification programme by coaching and mentoring Green Belt and Yellow Belt candidates.
• Coach local teams on performance tools, reporting standards, governance disciplines, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Mentor employees at all levels to develop a continuous improvement mindset and embed CI into daily work routines.
• Partner with business functions (within and outside of the Services team) to ensure effective service delivery. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• 3-5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process improvement roles.
• Proven track record of leading Kaizen events, DMAIC & Lean projects, and delivering measurable results.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into action.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills - ability to engage stakeholders from front-line employees to senior executives.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in a multi-site, multi-country, or matrixed organisation.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Experience coaching and developing Lean / Six Sigma belt candidates.
• Change management experience or certification (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams across multiple regions.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.