Continuous Improvement Specialist

Protea USA, Inc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Northampton seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to enhance operational efficiency within warehouse functions. You will facilitate Kaizen events, use Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and work closely with teams to streamline processes and improve performance. The ideal candidate has experience in warehouse environments and strong analytical skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £30,000. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar CI methodologies.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead small Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Analyse processes using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Visio

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist in warehouse logistics, as the successful candidate you will play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and productivity across warehouse functions. Your primary responsibility is to identify, lead, and support small-scale CI initiatives aimed at streamlining processes, reducing waste, and improving overall performance.

You will facilitate and run Kaizen events, engage cross-functional teams, and use data-driven approaches to analyse cycle times and workflow bottlenecks. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, you will work closely with warehouse staff and leadership to implement practical solutions that drive measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead small Kaizen events and improvement workshops Identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities
• Analyse processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI tools
• Drive root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Collaborate with teams to develop and implement optimized workflows through cycle time analysis
• Conduct root cause analysis on data anomalies and operational inefficiencies
• Provide a Weekly report out to operational teams
• Promote Lean principles and CI methodologies across the warehouse.
• Track and report on the impact of improvement initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications And Essentials

• Preferably a bachelors degree or an equivalent level of work experience with minimum of 2 years.
• A strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies.
• Experience in warehouse or logistics environments.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio
  
  

Full training will be provided to the successful candidate, this is an amazing and exciting development role for the right candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00 per year

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

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