Quality & Continuous Improvement Leader

Alkegen; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is a global specialty materials leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and insulation materials. The role oversees day-to-day quality and continuous improvement activities to enhance site performance and customer satisfaction.

Based in the East Midlands, you will lead the Quality team, deploy Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and ensure compliance with ISO9001, IATF, and supplier quality requirements, driving improvements and training staff accordingly.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality and Continuous Improvement (Q&CI) within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO9001, IATF and VDA6.3 standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop Q&CI strategies aligned with site and company strategy.
• Set improvement priorities with local management and monitor KPIs.
• Deploy quality improvement strategies across the site to improve processes.
• Lead deployment of WCM initiatives including 5S, TPM, and OEE.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering and Production to resolve complaints within 30 days.
• Train site team in Lean and Six Sigma; maintain CE BOS document system and related processes.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

KPI analysis

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CEBOS

Job description

Alkegen is a global specialty materials leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and insulation materials. The role oversees day-to-day quality and continuous improvement activities to enhance site performance and customer satisfaction.

Based in the East Midlands, you will lead the Quality team, deploy Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and ensure compliance with ISO9001, IATF, and supplier quality requirements, driving improvements and training staff accordingly.