Factory Excellence Manager

GPS Recruitment; Halifax; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GPS Recruitment is seeking a Factory Excellence Manager for a leading PVC manufacturer in Halifax, West Yorkshire. You will lead continuous improvement across a busy site, driving Lean, 5S and Six Sigma to raise productivity and quality.

Reporting to senior leadership, you'll develop and monitor KPIs, coach teams, and embed a culture of excellence while ensuring ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven continuous improvement experience within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, 5S and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience leading change and improving operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing KPIs and reporting performance.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Business Management or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement continuous improvement strategies across the site.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean, 5S and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and performance.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, tracking improvement projects and results.
• Coach and support teams to embed a continuous improvement culture.
• Work closely with senior management to deliver operational improvements.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

5S

Six Sigma

Leadership

KPIs & reporting

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Business Management

Job description

Factory Excellence Manager

Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire

Sector: Manufacturing

Salary: Competitive - Dependent on Experience

The Opportunity

GPS Recruitment is working with a leading PVC manufacturer, part of an established international group, looking to appoint an experienced Factory Excellence Manager.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll play a key role in driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and a culture of excellence across a busy manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement continuous improvement strategies across the site.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean, 5S and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and performance.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, tracking improvement projects and results.
• Coach and support teams to embed a continuous improvement culture.
• Work closely with senior management to deliver operational improvements.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.

What We're Looking For

• Proven continuous improvement experience within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S and Six Sigma.
• Experience managing change and improving operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing KPIs and reporting performance.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Business Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' continuous improvement experience.

Interested?

If you're passionate about improving manufacturing performance and enjoy making a genuine difference on the shop floor, we'd like to hear from you.