Continuous Improvement Manager

WGM Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Scotland is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for its Glasgow office. This role, part of the Digital Services team, involves driving business strategy, managing change, and improving processes using digital solutions. The ideal candidate possesses solid experience in continuous improvement and ERP systems, coupled with strong stakeholder engagement skills. The company offers a hybrid working model along with a competitive benefits package including generous holiday, pension, and remote working options.

Benefits

32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on service

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Remote & hybrid working options

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Company sick pay

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in continuous improvement in business operations.
• Proven record in change management and process optimization.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive and execute business strategy for continuous improvement.
• Manage ERP migration and data warehouse implementations.
• Collaborate with external partners for business process enhancements.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Data Analysis

Education

Experience with ERP systems

Tools

MS 365 Suite

SharePoint

Job description

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The Vacancy

WGM Engineering have an excellent opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our Digital Services team on a full-time permanent basis, the role will be based in our Glasgow offices on a hybrid working basis. In partnership with other RSK Group companies WGM Engineering is now contracted on frameworks with water companies in both Scotland and England with a strong order book and pipeline of work. The business has significant growth planned over the next 5-years and during this period of growth and geographic expansion, WGM is seeking to transform its business operation, improve continuously and simultaneously, with a view to improve customer satisfaction, safety, quality and business performance. This transformation is underpinned by the development of a one team culture and a digital transformation program.

The Vacancy

WGM Engineering have an excellent opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our Digital Services team on a full-time permanent basis, the role will be based in our Glasgow offices on a hybrid working basis. In partnership with other RSK Group companies WGM Engineering is now contracted on frameworks with water companies in both Scotland and England with a strong order book and pipeline of work. The business has significant growth planned over the next 5-years and during this period of growth and geographic expansion, WGM is seeking to transform its business operation, improve continuously and simultaneously, with a view to improve customer satisfaction, safety, quality and business performance. This transformation is underpinned by the development of a one team culture and a digital transformation program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Digital Transformation Director, the Continuous Improvement Manager will be instrumental in driving and executing the business strategy.
• Management of change and process optimisation during implementation of a Data Warehouse and migration to ERP.
• Digitalisation of day-to-day business processes/approvals (e.g. HSEQ, site teams support).
• Full migration to SharePoint.
• Deployment of appropriate MS 365 apps and services, as appropriate.
• Engagement with third-party software developers, as appropriate.
• Review current business processes, identify areas for improvement and prioritise in accordance with business strategy and imperatives (including migration to ERP).
• Analyse, develop and implement business process improvements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to deliver sustainable improvements (external partners might include third party solution providers and software developers).
• Training relevant staff on new processes.
• Model excellent behaviours, in relation to continuous improvement and change management.
  
  
  

To be considered for this position you will have at least 3-5 years previous experience in continuous improvement dealing with business operations, including ERP migration. The preferred candidate should have the ability to take ownership of change management, project management and analysis, relating to business processes, previous experience of design, development and implementation of improved business processes, supported by relevant digital tools is essential for the role. Excellent communications skills are essential for the role as you will be required to deal with stakeholders at all levels across the business.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package, including:

• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Salary sacrifice – (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work).
• Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave.
• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).
• Employee discount programme.
  
  
  

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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