Operational Excellence Coordinator - North West England (Regional Role) | Urgent Job 23 Apr 2025

Opex Selection; Noordwes; Hybrid; GBP 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operational Excellence Coordinator to drive continuous improvement initiatives across their North West England operations. This role is ideal for those looking to develop their lean skills within a supportive environment, offering significant career progression opportunities. As part of a global group, you will play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a culture of lean management. With a focus on coaching and mentoring, you will work closely with teams to implement lean tools and methodologies, ensuring impactful changes in the workplace. If you are passionate about driving change and have a desire to grow your career in operational excellence, this role is for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Annual Bonus

Employer Pension Contribution

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in managing lean/CI projects in manufacturing or engineering.
• Graduate calibre with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Embed a culture of lean management within the organization.
• Deliver lean projects and coach practitioners across the North West.

Skills

Lean Management

Continuous Improvement

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching and Mentoring

Project Management

Education

Graduate Degree

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Job description

Operational Excellence Coordinator - North West England (Regional Role) | Urgent Job 28 Apr 2025

North West England Region (Travel)

• Highly suitable for a less experienced candidate progressing their career in Continuous Improvement
• Regional Operational Excellence Coordinator – Large European Group
• Highly autonomous and key continuous improvement position, focussing on delivering lean projectsutilising lean tools and coaching / mentoring skills across the North West of England
• Suitable for lean / continuous improvement practitioners from any manufacturing, engineering or construction sector
• This position will progress to various career paths within the Group including OPEX Leader, Project Management (including Digital Transformation) and Operations / Leadership
• Interviews available throughout April 2025 - high level of client commitment, fast and comprehensive interview process

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is developing their lean / continuous improvement skills as a Practitioner. You will embed a long-term culture of lean management into an organisation in the medium term of their lean journey, you will benefit from much support and training as well as Main Board sponsorship.

An important position forming part of the integral Operational Excellence Mission within this global multibillion Euro group, the Operational Excellence Coordinator will be employed within their UK organisation with several sites across the UK.

You must demonstrate some (probably limited) experience in managing lean / continuous improvement (CI) projects within any manufacturing, engineering or construction environment. Candidates will be of graduate calibre and ideally possess Six Sigma Green Belt certification, although this is not essential and can be a gained once started in the position. Most importantly, you will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication & influencing skills and an engaging hands-on people style, coupled with a genuine passion for change and enrichment of the workplace using lean / continuous improvement (CI) techniques. You will also possess a full UK Driving License.

Please note that travel across the North West of England is regular with some home / remote working. The package includes a car allowance of £7,500 per annum, an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits including an employer pension contribution of 7.5%. Should you feel your skills and experience are well suited please apply online or for further information contact Dan Sculthorp, Director ‘OPEX Selection’.