Continuous Improvement Manager

Jobtailor; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead initiatives across logistics, fulfilment and manufacturing. You will map end-to-end processes, identify waste, and implement data-driven improvements that deliver measurable benefits.

You will work with stakeholders at all levels to secure buy-in, maintain safety and compliance, and sustain performance gains in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Lean Six Sigma and process optimization tools is highly valued, with

Qualifications

• Proven experience in continuous improvement, industrial engineering, operational excellence, or process optimisation within logistics, supply chain, fulfilment, manufacturing, or a similar operational environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies, process mapping, workflow design, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and waste elimination techniques
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess operational performance and develop practical, data-driven solutions
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels of the organisation
• Experience improving operational processes, labour utilisation, productivity, capacity, and workflow efficiency within a fast-paced environment
• Lean Six Sigma experience would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects from initiation through to successful implementation with measurable business benefits
• Analyse and map end-to-end operational processes, identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, non-value-added activities, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement improvement strategies that enhance productivity, workflow efficiency, quality, service performance, and cost-effectiveness
• Use operational data and performance metrics to identify trends, measure success, and present recommendations to key stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gain buy-in, drive change, and ensure all improvements are safe, compliant, and sustainable

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Methodologies

Process Mapping

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Influencing Skills

Relationship Building

Engagement

Job description

• Lead continuous improvement projects from initiation through to successful implementation, ensuring measurable business benefits are achieved
• Analyse and map end-to-end operational processes, identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, non-value-added activities, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement improvement strategies that enhance productivity, workflow efficiency, quality, service performance, and cost-effectiveness
• Use operational data and performance metrics to identify trends, measure success, and present recommendations to key stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gain buy-in, drive change, and ensure all improvements are safe, compliant, and sustainable

Requirements

• Proven experience in continuous improvement, industrial engineering, operational excellence, or process optimisation within logistics, supply chain, fulfilment, manufacturing, or a similar operational environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies, process mapping, workflow design, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and waste elimination techniques
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess operational performance and develop practical, data-driven solutions
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels of the organisation
• Experience improving operational processes, labour utilisation, productivity, capacity, and workflow efficiency within a fast-paced environment
• Lean Six Sigma experience would be advantageous

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma, to enhance operational efficiency and drive measurable business benefits. Skilled in process mapping, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to implement effective improvement strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Methodologies
• Process Mapping
• Analytical Skills
• Stakeholder Management

Hard Skills

• Operational Excellence
• Process Optimisation
• Workflow Design
• Value Stream Mapping
• Root Cause Analysis
• Waste Elimination Techniques
• Data Analysis
• Performance Metrics
• Productivity Improvement
• Capacity Management

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Influencing Skills
• Relationship Building
• Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

• Logistics
• Supply Chain
• Fulfilment
• Manufacturing
• Operational Environment