Continuous Improvement Manager

Etex; West of England; Vor Ort; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Etex in Bristol is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead Safety, Quality, and efficiency initiatives across our Bristol site. You will coach a team of Process and Quality Engineers and drive manufacturing excellence.

You will identify and deliver cost and energy reductions, manage trials, analyse data, and implement group manufacturing strategies while maintaining strict standards and a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry, or Industrial Technology.
• Experience leading teams in manufacturing or heavy industrial settings.
• Proven track record in process improvement and cost reduction.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or similar methods.
• Understanding safety, quality and environmental standards in manufacturing.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Process and Quality Engineering team to drive performance.
• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Monitor process performance and production data for improvement opportunities.
• Manage process trials; plan, document, and evaluate activities.
• Support implementation of local and group manufacturing strategies.
• Maintain process standards, specifications, and documentation.
• Provide process expertise across the site to enable decision-making.
• Develop and deliver process training to build capability.
• Promote safety, quality, environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Ausbildung

Engineering/Manufacturing/Chemistry/Industrial Technology degree

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

At Etex, our purpose

Location: Bristol, GB

Summary

At Etex, our purpose Building Better Together underpins everything we do.

As a leading global manufacturer of sustainable building materials, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.

We foster a culture where connection and collaboration empowers our teams to thrive and perform at their best. A career with us is an opportunity to grow, learn and lead supported by our commitment to your development and well-being.

About The Role

Together, we’re shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact?

Join us as Continuous Improvement Manager in Bristol!

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence in a manufacturing environment? As our Continuous Improvement Manager, you will play a key role in safety, product quality, reliability, efficiency, and environmental performance across our Bristol site. Leading a team of Quality and Process Engineers, you'll deliver continuous improvement initiatives, optimise manufacturing processes, reduce costs and energy consumption, and support problem‑solving activities that enhance plant performance, product quality, and overall operational effectiveness.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Process and Quality Engineering team, creating a high‑performing and collaborative culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, cost, energy performance, and overall plant productivity.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to resolve process and quality issues.
• Monitor process performance, analyse production data, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage process trials, ensuring activities are properly planned, documented, and evaluated.
• Support the implementation of local and group manufacturing strategies and improvement projects.
• Ensure process standards, specifications, documentation, and databases are maintained and up to date.
• Provide process expertise and leadership across the site, supporting operational decision-making and performance improvement.
• Develop and deliver process training to build capability across the manufacturing teams.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment, with a strong focus on team development.
• Experience driving process improvement, operational excellence, cost reduction, and performance optimisation.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and environmental standards within manufacturing.
• Experience analysing production data and leading improvement projects to deliver measurable results.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems such as ERP or MES platforms.

Why join us?

• Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.
• Our culture - we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our 'Road to Sustainability 2030' is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.

We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance.

It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team.

In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.