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Continuous Improvement Manager

Ref: 324655

Manchester, United Kingdom

£65,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Process Improvement
  • Lean Six Sigma Expert
  • Operational Excellence Leadership

About the candidate

The candidate is an accomplished Continuous Improvement Manager with over a decade of extensive experience. They possess a profound capability for driving significant organisational changes in manufacturing environments, employing methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. A highly strategic thinker, the candidate has successfully helmed complex improvement programs, often yielding substantial cost savings and performance enhancements. Their career reflects a consistent record of propelling operational efficiencies, particularly in process optimisation and team training within technology-driven sectors.

Actively seeking a permanent role, the candidate is prepared to implement and lead substantial operational excellence initiatives to drive further profitability and efficiency. With a background in managing large teams and substantial budgets, they are adept at aligning organisational objectives with practical execution strategies, ensuring sustainable growth and continuous improvement.

What makes them great?

  • Led multimillion-pound savings initiatives: Demonstrated in a track record of directing teams through complex projects that resulted in over £1.25 million annual savings.
  • Expert in Lean & Six Sigma: Certified in both methodologies, with a direct impact on process refinement and waste reduction, leading to substantial cost reductions and quality improvements.
  • Driving Continuous Improvement Cultures: Established a robust CI culture across organisations, facilitating the growth of internal capabilities and aligning them with broader business objectives.

Areas of expertise

  • Process Improvement & Implementation: Demonstrated success in analysing, streamlining, and enhancing operational processes to boost efficiency and achieve quantifiable outcomes.
  • End-to-End Project Management: Experienced in managing comprehensive projects from inception to completion, guaranteeing continuous improvement post-implementation.
  • Corporate Savings Leadership: Proficient in leading significant corporate saving initiatives, particularly in calculating financial impacts and executing strategic reviews.