Continuous Improvement Technician

Refresco Group; Litchurch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Early Friday finish

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Leave purchase option

Life assurance

Virtual GP

Eye-care vouchers

Referral scheme

GroceryAid support

Cheers platform

Job summary

Refresco UK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician at our Kegworth site to drive Operational Excellence and sustain performance gains across manufacturing processes.

You will support CI projects, manage OEE data accuracy, and help implement new digital solutions while embedding sustainable ways of working with Operations, Engineering and other functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence or similar manufacturing-based role.
• Strong understanding of CI tools and methodologies.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable operational improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical skills with ability to interpret performance data.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the site's CI and Operational Excellence roadmap and keep projects on track.
• Manage OEE reporting and performance data accuracy with Operations and Engineering teams.
• Deliver CI projects including waste reduction, OEE improvement, RMS initiatives.
• Provide training and support on EasyGo software and digital transition.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed sustainable improvements and new ways of working.
• Report progress, risks and support needs to the CI Manager.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Autonomy

Education

Lean Six Sigma training

Tools

EasyGo

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Refresco UK as a Continuous Improvement Technician at our Kegworth manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the site's Operational Excellence journey, driving performance improvements and ensuring Continuous Improvement projects are delivered successfully. Working closely with Operations, Engineering and other site functions, you will help improve OEE, reduce waste and embed sustainable ways of working across the business.

Continuous Improvement Technician Permanent Kegworth

What's in it for you?

• Annual bonus and regular pay reviews
• Early Friday finish to kick-start your weekend
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Life assurance coverage
• 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family
• Free eye-care vouchers and discounted glasses
• Employee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referrals
• GroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidance
• Cheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks and wellbeing tools

About The Role

As Continuous Improvement Technician, you will support the delivery of Refresco's Operational Excellence and RMS framework across the Kegworth site. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure performance data is accurate, Continuous Improvement projects remain on track and improvement opportunities are identified and delivered effectively. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about Continuous Improvement to help drive sustainable performance gains while supporting the implementation of new processes, systems and ways of working.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of the site's Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence roadmap, ensuring projects remain on track and risks are escalated where required.
• Managing OEE reporting and performance data accuracy, working closely with Operations and Engineering teams to identify improvement opportunities.
• Delivering and supporting Continuous Improvement projects, including waste reduction, OEE improvement, Maintenance Excellence and RMS initiatives.
• Providing training and support on EasyGo software and assisting with the transition from paper-based processes to digital solutions.
• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders to implement sustainable improvements and embed new ways of working across the site.
• Monitoring project progress and providing regular updates to the Continuous Improvement Manager on deliverables, risks and support requirements.

About You

The successful candidate will be a motivated and organised Continuous Improvement professional with experience supporting operational improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. You will be comfortable working independently, analysing performance data and, engaging with stakeholders across multiple functions to drive positive change.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience working in a Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Team Leader or similar manufacturing-based role.
• Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable operational improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting performance and operational data.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent training or qualifications would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach with a passion for driving excellence and sustainable improvement.
• We want someone who will lead and role model the Refresco core values of Agile, Responsible, Excellent, Passionate and Entrepreneurial.

Find out more about our values here:

About Refresco Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market trends. Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK, employing over 1,800 colleagues who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for many of the UK's leading retailers. Whether it's packed in cartons, bottles, or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards and delivered to our customers when and where they need them.

Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.