Continuous Improvement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Thetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to spearhead LEAN methodologies in their manufacturing operations. This pivotal role involves leading workshops, coaching colleagues, and driving a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. With a strong emphasis on operational excellence, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on employee and customer satisfaction. If you're passionate about process improvement and ready to take on a hands-on leadership role, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company committed to enhancing its manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in medium volume manufacturing with a focus on process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of LEAN tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training in LEAN tools and methods to foster a culture of improvement.
• Lead improvement workshops and support strategic project delivery.

Skills

LEAN Methodologies

Project Management

Communication Skills

Coaching and Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Gantt Charts

RACI Matrices

KPIs

Job description

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Continuous Improvement Manager, Thetford

Client: Pure Resourcing Solutions

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you passionate about continuous improvement and driving operational excellence? Our client is seeking a proactive and driven Continuous Improvement Manager to support their Operations Director in embedding and championing lean methodologies across their manufacturing and administrative operations.

About the Role

As CI Manager, you will play a key role in the strategic and hands-on implementation of LEAN strategies throughout the business. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead improvement workshops, coach colleagues, and contribute directly to the success of the continuous improvement culture. Your impact will be visible through enhanced employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver training in LEAN tools and methods, and support the development of a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead and moderate improvement workshops (e.g., 5S, layout planning, set-up time reduction).
• Support strategic projects and ensure timely, within-scope, and budget-compliant delivery.
• Coordinate CI strategy deployment and audit actions within the UK.

About You

You’ll be a hands-on process improvement expert with a strong manufacturing background, ideally with:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or a similar discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a medium volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable experience of implementing successful improvement projects on the shop floor.
• Strong working knowledge of LEAN methodologies and tools such as waste elimination, flow production, 5S, and preventative maintenance.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to coach and develop others.
• Good project management skills and familiarity with tools such as Gantt charts, RACI matrices, and KPIs.

This role is a rare opportunity to join an established business continuing to invest in its manufacturing operations. Full job description and package details are available on request. Apply today for immediate consideration!