Lean Six Sigma Leader for Continuous Improvement

James Walker; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

James Walker, Cockermouth, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on embedding a culture of continuous improvement, coaching teams, and delivering measurable benefits in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

You will lead projects using DMAIC/DFSS, analyse KPI trends, and partner with multiple functions to sustain change and unlock productivity.

Qualifications

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with hands-on Lean deployment.
• Experience working to ISO standards.
• Advanced problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site’s continuous improvement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Identify, prioritise, and deliver improvement projects that enhance safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams through structured improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the organisation.
• Champion Lean methodologies and identify non-value-added activities and waste across the value stream.
• Lead DMAIC and DFSS projects to improve process capability and reduce variation.
• Coach and mentor Green Belts, supervisors, and operational teams in Lean and Six Sigma.
• Analyse operational performance data (KPIs) and report project status, benefits and improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and HSE teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Problem solving & root cause analysis

Facilitation & coaching

Stakeholder management

Project management

Manufacturing/operations experience

Statistical software & data analysis

Education

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

IOSH Managing Safely (Desirable)

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

James Walker, Cockermouth, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on embedding a culture of continuous improvement, coaching teams, and delivering measurable benefits in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

You will lead projects using DMAIC/DFSS, analyse KPI trends, and partner with multiple functions to sustain change and unlock productivity.