Continuous Improvement Manager in Oldham)

Cast UK Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise d'ingénierie dynamique recherche un Continuous Improvement Manager pour diriger l'excellence opérationnelle sur le terrain. Le candidat idéal possédera une connaissance solide des méthodologies Lean, avec une expérience pratique de l'amélioration de la sécurité et de la gestion de projets d'innovation. Ce rôle offre la possibilité d'impacter positivement une équipe soudée et de façonner l'avenir des opérations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive team environment

Strong commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• Connaissance approfondie des méthodologies Lean (5S, Kaizen).
• Expérience pratique en amélioration de la sécurité en milieu de fabrication.
• Capacité à gérer des projets d'amélioration à petite échelle.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer et rationaliser les processus sur le terrain pour éliminer les inefficiences.
• Diriger la réduction des déchets et l'optimisation des ressources grâce à des outils Lean.
• Mettre en œuvre et maintenir l'organisation des lieux de travail 5S.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Waste Reduction

Problem Solving

Data Proficiency

Communication

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Greater Manchester

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

A growing and dynamic engineering business is looking for a hands-on Continuous Improvement Manager to drive operational excellence across the shop floor. This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact in a close-knit team where your ideas will be heard and implemented.

About the Role

You will play a key role in enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving safety practices across the operation. Working closely with production teams and senior leadership, you'll lead improvement initiatives and embed a culture of continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

* Evaluate and streamline shop floor processes to eliminate inefficiencies.

* Lead waste reduction and resource optimization using Lean tools.

* Support and improve health & safety practices in partnership with safety teams.

* Implement and sustain 5S workplace organization.

* Plan and execute continuous improvement projects and Kaizen events.

* Monitor performance using KPIs and data-driven insights.

* Engage and train staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

* Ensure changes align with compliance and quality standards.

* Collaborate closely with leadership to align projects with strategic goals.

About You

* Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, waste reduction).

* Hands-on experience improving health and safety in manufacturing/fabrication.

* Skilled in managing small-scale improvement projects.

* Confident communicator with influence at all levels of the organization.

* Analytical and practical problem solver with data proficiency.

* Experience delivering training or facilitating improvement workshops.

Desirable:

* Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or equivalent).

* Familiarity with metal fabrication and related shop floor environments.

* Previous experience in small or family-run businesses.

* Competency in Microsoft Office and shop floor systems (ERP/MRP).

What's On Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits.

* High-impact role with room to shape the future of operations.

* Supportive team environment focused on innovation and learning.

* Strong commitment to work-life balance.

Remuneration: £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com