Continuous Improvement Specialist

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd; Hawarden; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days (rising to 30) +

8 public holidays (pro rata)

Salary progression based on technical/

Perkbox membership

Learning/study support

Group Personal Pension Plan

Car parking on-site

ALS values and recognition

Job summary

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd is hiring three Operational Excellence Coordinators to join our teams in Coventry and Hawarden. You will translate group strategy into practical, day-to-day improvements at site level, working with site leadership and operations teams to identify opportunities to boost productivity and streamline processes.

You will help implement automation and digital tools, foster a culture where ideas are encouraged, and embed improvements in everyday work.

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous improvement, operational support, or similar environments.
• Analytical mindset with confidence working with data and performance metrics.
• Understanding of Lean principles or productivity improvement approaches.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving and implementing improvements.
• Degree or equivalent experience in operations, engineering, science, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Analyse site workflows and operational data to identify improvement opportunities
• Support and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and improvement workshops
• Monitor productivity and performance through dashboards and reporting tools
• Support the implementation of automation and digital solutions
• Encourage and promote colleague-led improvement ideas and engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with teams across sites to share best practice and track improvements

Skills

Continuous improvement

Data analytics

Lean principles

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Hands-on approach

Education

Degree in operations, engineering, science, or related field

Job description

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd is hiring three Operational Excellence Coordinators to join our teams in Coventry and Hawarden. You will translate group strategy into practical, day-to-day improvements at site level, working with site leadership and operations teams to identify opportunities to boost productivity and streamline processes.

You will help implement automation and digital tools, foster a culture where ideas are encouraged, and embed improvements in everyday work.