Hands-On Lean Leader: Real CI Impact in Food Manufacturing

The Collective Network; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Leicestershire is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive impactful initiatives in a fast-paced environment. You'll work directly with operations and leadership to implement Lean methodologies, coach teams, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have experience in manufacturing settings, particularly within food or FMCG sectors. A salary of £50,000 is on offer alongside a chance to shape the Continuous Improvement strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Continuous Improvement or Lean within manufacturing.
• Experience in food, FMCG or high-volume environments preferred.
• Ability to influence without authority and simplify complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that stick.
• Embed Lean / CI tools in a practical, no-nonsense way.
• Coach and challenge teams to enhance performance.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement across the business.
• Interact with Ops, Engineering, and Site Leadership effectively.

Skills

Continuous Improvement experience

Lean methodologies

Hands-on and pragmatic approach

Stakeholder management

Coaching and mentoring teams

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in Leicestershire is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive impactful initiatives in a fast-paced environment. You'll work directly with operations and leadership to implement Lean methodologies, coach teams, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have experience in manufacturing settings, particularly within food or FMCG sectors. A salary of £50,000 is on offer alongside a chance to shape the Continuous Improvement strategy.