Operational Excellence Coordinator

Coloplast; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Peterborough is seeking a proactive Operational Excellence Coordinator. This part-time role involves managing onboarding and training processes, ensuring documentation is maintained, and conducting process audits. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in training coordination and training development within an operational setting, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a company committed to continuous improvement and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in training coordination, ideally in a warehouse or operational setting.
• Creating and managing process documentation and revision control skills.
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage onboarding processes and induction sessions for new starters.
• Coordinate shop floor training, identify skill gaps, and maintain accurate training records.
• Deliver engaging process-related training.
• Conduct process audits and drive improvements based on findings.

Skills

Training coordination

Process documentation

Communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Lean methodology

Six Sigma methodology

ISO 9001 familiarity

ISO 13485 familiarity

Job description

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Part-Time | Peterborough Distribution Centre

Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement and empowering teams through impactful training and process excellence?

Coloplast is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Operational Excellence Coordinator to support our UK Distribution operations. This part-time role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys collaborating across teams, and is committed to delivering high-quality training and process improvements.

About the Role

As Operational Excellence Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in onboarding, training, and process documentation across our UK Distribution Centre. Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager, you’ll lead initiatives that enhance operational standards, support audits, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

This is an office based role with collaboration with on-site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage onboarding processes and induction sessions for new starters
• Coordinate shop floor training, identify skill gaps, and maintain accurate training records
• Deliver engaging process-related training and support SME development
• Own and manage process training documentation
• Local contact for global mandatory training
• Support training elements for internal and external audits
• Conduct process audits and drive improvements based on findings
• Design and implement local processes aligned with global standards

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in training coordination, ideally in a warehouse or operational setting
• Creating and managing process documentation and revision control skills
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies (desirable)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 & 13485 requirements (desirable)

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that blends training, process excellence, and operational support. If you’re ready to help shape the future of our distribution operations, we’d love to hear from you

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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