Lean Transformation & Projects Lead

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

Holidays

Other benefits

Job summary

Computerworld Personnel Ltd is assisting a global manufacturing business in recruiting a Continuous Improvement & Project Manager for a Middleton site. The role focuses on driving a culture of Continuous Improvement, leading Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives, and delivering cross-functional projects across operations.

The role offers visibility at site level, autonomy, and opportunities to impact performance through digitalisation, automation, and smart factory initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or Project Management roles.
• Manufacturing experience in process, chemical, FMCG, industrial, or high-volume production environment.
• Proven track record delivering CI initiatives and operational improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, VSM, and PDCA.

Responsibilities

• Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement across the manufacturing operation.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives to improve site performance.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
• Manage improvement projects from concept through to implementation and benefit realisation.
• Support digitalisation, automation, and smart factory developments across the site.
• Develop visual management tools, KPIs, and performance reporting systems.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams.
• Drive sustainable change and ensure improvements become embedded within the business.
• Promote a positive Health, Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement culture.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Digitalisation/ Industry 4.0 exposure

Education

CI/Lean/Engineering/Operations/PM qualification

Tools

Kaizen

5S

VSM

PDCA

Job description

Computerworld Personnel Ltd is assisting a global manufacturing business in recruiting a Continuous Improvement & Project Manager for a Middleton site. The role focuses on driving a culture of Continuous Improvement, leading Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives, and delivering cross-functional projects across operations.

The role offers visibility at site level, autonomy, and opportunities to impact performance through digitalisation, automation, and smart factory initiatives.