Continuous Improvement Manager – Bristol

Wagstaff Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Annual Bonus Scheme

Company Sick Pay

25 Days + BH

Cash Plan

GP services

EAP

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is recruiting a Continuous Improvement Manager for a Bristol-based role. The position offers £65,000–£70,000 plus bonus, hybrid working and extensive benefits, including 33 days holiday and sick pay.

The role will lead improvement programmes, champion Lean methodologies, and partner with senior leadership to deliver sustainable operational improvements within a complex manufacturing environment. Autonomy will be significant, with real impact on business performance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in continuous improvement or business transformation.
• Experience with Lean methodologies and operational excellence.
• Strategic experience in a complex manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide improvement programmes to increase efficiency, quality and performance.
• Implement lean processes, governance and continuous improvement practices across the organisation.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive change and deliver measurable business results.
• Coach teams to build a high-performance, process-driven culture.
• Shape operating models, resource needs and capability development.
• Improve the quality of operational documents like work instructions and SOPs.

Skills

CI / operational excellence

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager

Bristol

£65,000 – £70,000 + Bonus + Hybrid + Benefits

• £65,000 – £70,000
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• 33 days Annual leave
• Company Sick pay
• EAP
• GP Services

A leading global manufacturer within a specialist market sector are looking to recruit an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to join their Bristol operation. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of site-wide improvement programmes, champion Lean methodologies, and work closely with senior leadership to deliver sustainable operational improvements within a complex manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will enjoy significant autonomy and the chance to make a genuine impact on business performance.

The Role:

• Lead operational improvement and business transformation initiatives to increase efficiency, quality, and performance of the departments.
• Implement lean processes, governance, and continuous improvement practices across the organisation.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive change, improve collaboration, and deliver measurable business results.
• Coach teams to build a high-performance, process-driven culture.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape operating models, resource requirements, capability development and business priorities.
• Improve the quality of operational documents, such as work instructions and SOP’s.

What we are looking for:

• Degree educated in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or Industrial engineering – Desirable
• Proven experience in an CI / operational excellence / business transformation role.
• Good record of improving performance across complex/ product based businesses.
• Strong understanding of operational excellence methods.
• Experience operating at a strategic level.

The Benefits:

• Hybrid Working
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Company Sick Pay
• 25 Days + BH
• Cash Plan
• GP services
• EAP

Code: INDENM

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Job Tenure: Permanent Salary: £65000 – £70000 per annum + Hybrid + Bonus + 33 days holiday Location: Bristol,