Lean Transformation Leader for Manufacturing

Hunter Selection; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Annual Bonus Scheme

Company Sick Pay

GP services

EAP

Cash Plan

33 days annual leave

BH included

Job summary

Hunter Selection in Bristol is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to own site-wide improvement programmes, champion Lean and lead senior-level transformation across a complex manufacturing operation. The role offers significant autonomy and a pathway to measurable business impact.

You will work in a hybrid setup, partnering with senior leaders to shape operating models, improve collaboration and develop capability while driving tangible performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a CI / operational excellence / business transformation role.
• Good record of improving performance across complex/product based businesses.
• Strong understanding of operational excellence methods.
• Experience operating at a strategic level.
• Degree educated in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or Industrial engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational improvement and business transformation initiatives to increase efficiency, quality, and performance of the departments.
• Implement lean processes, governance, and continuous improvement practices across the organisation.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive change, improve collaboration, and deliver measurable business results.
• Coach teams to build a high-performance, process-driven culture.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape operating models, resource requirements, capability development and business priorities.
• Improve the quality of operational documents, such as work instructions and SOP's.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Operational excellence

Strategic leadership

Change management

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Job description

Hunter Selection in Bristol is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to own site-wide improvement programmes, champion Lean and lead senior-level transformation across a complex manufacturing operation. The role offers significant autonomy and a pathway to measurable business impact.

You will work in a hybrid setup, partnering with senior leaders to shape operating models, improve collaboration and develop capability while driving tangible performance improvements.