Production Systems Facilitator

Kuehne + Nagel; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK seeks a Production System Facilitator to enhance operational excellence and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include delivering training, managing idea systems for employee engagement, and supporting performance management. Ideal candidates will have Lean Six Sigma expertise, analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Contract Logistics.
• 1-2 years as a Lean Six Sigma specialist.
• Financial management and commercial awareness experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives and Green Belt projects.
• Deliver training programs and support audit requirements.

Skills

Contract Logistics knowledge

Lean Six Sigma specialist

Financial management experience

Minitab knowledge

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Strong influencing skills

Change management

Job description

Overview

In the role of the Production System Facilitator you will be responsible for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site. You will lead Kaizen initiatives and Green Belt projects, while actively supporting the teams with Production System standards such as 5S, visual management, and standardised work instructions. You will be responsible for delivering training programs including Production System Awareness and White Belt, coaching and mentoring participants through to certification, and ensuring consistent understanding of audit requirements and lean principles throughout the organisation. Beyond training, the role involves facilitating DDVSA and other lean events, supporting daily performance management routines, and helping teams identify and track key metrics via SQCDEP boards. The successful candidate will support the operation to manage idea and suggestion systems to foster employee engagement, monitor visual management standards, and provide feedback when performance dips below expectations. You will also contribute to client presentations, develop business cases for innovation, and take proactive steps to elevate site excellence levels along with maintaining and updating the CI tracker to ensure alignment with key milestones. This position calls for strong organisational skills, attention to detail, a strong focus on productivity, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

What we would like you to bring

• 1-2 years Contract Logistics knowledge
• 1-2 years Lean Six Sigma specialist
• Financial management experience and commercial awareness
• Minitab knowledge
• Organisational and problem solving skills along with a high level of attention to detail
• Analytical skills, able to identify trends and make recommendations
• Strong influencing skills across all levels of the business both within and outside your control
• Experience of working to agreed targets
• Experienced in driving and managing change