Continuous Improvement Manager

Nicholson Hird; Heanor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Nicholson Hird seeks an accomplished Continuous Improvement Manager to drive Lean on a busy manufacturing site. You will coach teams, facilitate kaizen events and deploy improvement methodologies to lift productivity and cut waste. A data‑driven mindset and strong project management are essential to deliver on strategy.

Based on a site with a varied SKU mix, you will implement standard work, mentor colleagues, and pursue Six Sigma initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Lean transformation in fast paced manufacturing.
• Strong track record using Lean tools to drive quantifiable improvements.
• Expertise in root cause analysis and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive site Lean implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and train cross-functional teams in problem solving and standard work.
• Lead data driven projects to improve productivity, efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure delivery of site and group level CI projects.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

OEE

SMED

TPM

5S

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Training & coaching

Project management

Tools

Root cause tools

Job description

We represent a highly reputable multinational manufacturing organisation with a truly global presence, an excellent operational efficiency and safety record, and offering superb opportunities for achievement and recognition. Benefiting from a busy pipeline and integrating new products and customers, a highly professional business that rewards good performance and offers structured plans for training and succession.

An opportunity exists for an accomplished Continuous Improvement Manager, to drive the site Lean implementation, setting, coaching and facilitating improvement activities and problem-solving initiatives to bring about quantifiable improvements across productivity, efficiency and waste. The CI Manager will take responsibility for delivering on both site and Group set projects and will further implement the continuous improvement strategy based on data driven findings and feedback. The role will focus keenly on further instilling the mindset for continuous improvement on site.

Key skills

• An experienced continuous improvement leader or manager, with a background in Manufacturing
• Manufacturing industry experience, working in a 'fast paced' manufacturing environment to short lead times, with a demanding customer base
• A thorough knowledge of a range of Lean manufacturing tools - OEE, SMED, TPM, 5S, 8 Wastes, Kaizen is required as is the ability to cite quantifiable and evidenced achievements utilising these tools
• A thorough knowledge of root cause problem solving tools - 5Y, 8D, Fishbone, Ishikawa, Six Sigma etc.
• Ability to train, coach and facilitate a diverse team
• Ability to thrive in a reactive and fast-moving manufacturing environment with short lead times, multiple SKUs, and changing priorities
• Project Management skills

Most importantly, we seek a results oriented, data literate, and inspiring Lean expert who will communicate well cross functionally, will challenge the norm, constantly question and show an inquisitive nature and a true growth mindset.

Excellent opportunity to join a growing site with an expanding order book, and ongoing investment. Further training in Lean and Six Sigma will be offered as required.

Package to include a competitive bonus, good pension with high employer contributions and healthcare benefit

Due to the nature of this role, this is site based Mon - Fri