Lean-Driven Operational Excellence Lead

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £52,684 per year

Flexible benefits package

Pension scheme

Dental insurance

GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work

Saving scheme

Job summary

GXO is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager at our M&S site in Peterborough to lead initiatives across warehousing, logistics and fulfilment, delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality and cost efficiency.

You'll map processes, apply Lean Six Sigma techniques, analyse data trends, and collaborate with stakeholders to embed a culture of operational excellence in a fast‑paced logistics environment. Salary up to £52,684 per year with benefits and standard Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Experience leading CI initiatives in logistics, supply chain, or similar operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, process mapping and value-stream mapping.
• Analytical and data-driven problem solving with tangible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects from initiation through to implementation with measurable benefits.
• Analyse and map end-to-end operational processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, workflow, quality, service and cost.
• Use data and performance metrics to identify trends and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gain buy-in and ensure sustainability.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean methodologies

Process mapping

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

GXO is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager at our M&S site in Peterborough to lead initiatives across warehousing, logistics and fulfilment, delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality and cost efficiency.

You'll map processes, apply Lean Six Sigma techniques, analyse data trends, and collaborate with stakeholders to embed a culture of operational excellence in a fast‑paced logistics environment. Salary up to £52,684 per year with benefits and standard Monday–Friday hours.