Continuous Improvement Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to enhance plant operations. In this pivotal role, you will drive efficiency and innovation through process analysis, ensuring the successful implementation of the Plant Master Plan. Your expertise in Lean Tools and data-driven decision-making will empower teams to embrace change and achieve tangible results. Join a diverse and inclusive culture that values your contributions and fosters personal and professional growth. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment dedicated to quality and care.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Continuous Improvement and Lean Tools is essential.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant optimisation and champion the Ferrero Operational eXcellence program.
• Analyse data to identify key development opportunities.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Tools

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Lean Six Sigma Qualification

Experience in Project Management

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

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02.05.2025

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Company Description:

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

Are you ready to lead efficiency and innovation in plant operations? As an SSP (Continuous Improvement) Specialist, you'll be at the heart of process analysis, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous advancement. You’ll collaborate on the development and implementation of the Plant Master Plan, ensuring seamless calibration and execution. Your expertise will fuel production system enhancements, helping to streamline workflows and maximise output.
If you thrive on problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and achieving tangible results, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Main Responsibilities:

As the driving force behind plant optimisation, you will champion the Ferrero Operational eXcellence (FOX) program, ensuring its presence and consistency throughout the plant. You’ll lead training initiatives, promoting continuous improvement techniques, fostering effective communication, and ensuring the organisation of impactful learning sessions. Your role will be instrumental in tracking the success of initiatives, verifying their sustainability, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across operations.

You will analyse data to identify key development opportunities, enabling the widespread adoption of excellence solutions across departments. Through collaboration, you'll uncover breakthrough improvements in workflows, technology, and equipment. Additionally, you'll oversee the collection of new ideas from plant resources, using the best methods and tools to analyse, promote, and implement fresh innovations.

As a problem solver, you will support teams in diagnosing root causes and implementing effective solutions using specific techniques and tools. Your keen eye for progress will ensure ongoing monitoring of projects, identifying challenges, and setting proactive recovery plans. You'll also drive the local continuous improvement process (MiCo), managing idea analysis, solution implementation, and cost-benefit evaluations to enhance efficiency.

Beyond continuous improvement, you will coordinate cross-functional projects, leading change management efforts and implementing improvement ideas outside of dedicated CI programs. You will also support the SSP Manager, assisting in process analysis, identifying improvement areas, and ensuring successful follow-up and implementation of initiatives.

Who we are looking for:

To excel in this role, you’ll bring expertise in Continuous Improvement and Lean Tools, driving efficiency and innovation across plant operations. Your ability to engage colleagues will foster a collaborative environment, empowering teams to embrace change and adopt best practices.

Strong communication skills will be key in articulating strategies, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring seamless knowledge sharing. Additionally, your stakeholder management skills will enable you to navigate cross-functional relationships, ensuring alignment and commitment to improvement initiatives.

Experience in Project Management or PMO will enhance your ability to oversee initiatives, coordinate teams, and execute projects with precision. A Lean Six Sigma qualification will further strengthen your problem-solving capabilities, equipping you with structured methodologies for process optimisation.

Knowledge of data analysis will be an asset, enabling you to extract insights, track performance, and make informed decisions to drive impactful results.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.