Operational Excellence Coordinator

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25-30 days + 8 holidays

Ability to Buy annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

Salary progression based on competency

Celebrating Success recognition awards

Perkbox membership

Learning/study support

Group personal pension plan

On-site car parking

Job summary

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd in Coventry and Wakefield is hiring three Operational Excellence Coordinators to translate group strategy into practical site improvements. You will work with site leadership to identify opportunities to improve productivity, streamline processes and support automation and digital tools.

The role suits those with an analytical mindset and experience in continuous improvement; Lean knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous improvement, operational support, or similar environments.
• Analytical mindset with confidence working with data and performance metrics.
• Understanding of Lean principles or productivity improvement approaches.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving and implementing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyse site workflows and operational data to identify improvement opportunities
• Support and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and improvement workshops
• Monitor productivity and performance through dashboards and reporting tools
• Support the implementation of automation and digital solutions
• Encourage and promote colleague-led improvement ideas and engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with teams across sites to share best practice and track improvements

Skills

Analytical mindset

Lean principles understanding

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in operations, engineering, or science

Tools

Dashboards

Reporting tools

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Role

We are looking for three Operational Excellence Coordinators to join our teams in Coventry and Wakefield. This is a fantastic opportunity to help drive continuous improvement across our operations by translating group strategy into practical, day-to-day improvements at site level.

In this role, you will work closely with site leadership and operational teams to identify opportunities to improve productivity, streamline processes and support the implementation of automation and digital tools.

You will help build a culture where ideas are encouraged and improvements are embedded in everyday work.

If you have an analytical mindset and enjoy understanding how processes work, this role could be a great fit. Experience in production environments or with Lean principles would be particularly beneficial, but most important is your curiosity, problem-solving approach and enthusiasm for improving how things work.

Locations: Coventry & Wakefield

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Contract: Permanent

Day to Day

• Analyse site workflows and operational data to identify improvement opportunities
• Support and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and improvement workshops
• Monitor productivity and performance through dashboards and reporting tools
• Support the implementation of automation and digital solutions
• Encourage and promote colleague‑led improvement ideas and engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with teams across sites to share best practice and track improvements

The Essentials

• Experience in continuous improvement, operational support, or similar environments
• Analytical mindset with confidence working with data and performance metrics
• Understanding of Lean principles or productivity improvement approaches
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
• Practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving and implementing improvements
• Degree or equivalent experience in operations, engineering, science, or a related field

Our benefits include

• Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Ability to Buy annual leave.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• ‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• Learning/study support
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Car Parking on-site Working at ALS

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. But most importantly, our people care – for each other and for the work we do. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network. Learn more about what makes our workplace great here.