Graduate Lean & Process Improvement Specialist

TXM Recruit; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a Graduate Continuous Improvement Specialist in the UK to support data-driven improvements across Operations and Supply Chain. You will collect, clean, validate and analyze data, map processes and help implement better ways of working alongside experienced colleagues.

The role offers hands-on experience, exposure to Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies, and the chance to contribute tangible improvements while developing technical and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business, Operations Management, Manufacturing or related subject.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify patterns from data.
• Good communication and ability to explain findings clearly.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen is beneficial but training provided.
• Proactive, collaborative, and curious mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, cleaning and validating data from different sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects across Operations and Supply Chain.
• Mapping existing processes and identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyzing operational data to identify trends and areas where performance can be improved.
• Helping assess potential projects by considering their expected benefits, costs and overall impact.
• Supporting workshops and improvement activities using approaches such as Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen.
• Working with different teams to develop, test and implement improved processes and tools.
• Documenting process changes and producing clear, practical work instructions.
• Tracking the results of improvement projects and reporting on their impact.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

TXM Recruit is seeking a Graduate Continuous Improvement Specialist in the UK to support data-driven improvements across Operations and Supply Chain. You will collect, clean, validate and analyze data, map processes and help implement better ways of working alongside experienced colleagues.

The role offers hands-on experience, exposure to Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies, and the chance to contribute tangible improvements while developing technical and analytical skills.