780 Continuous Improvement jobs in the United Kingdom

As Continuous Improvement Manager, you'll own the CI strategy on site, drive measurable performance improvements, and embed lean culture across all levels of the business.

Client Details

A dynamic, international manufacturing organisation with ambitious growth and transformation plans. With strong backing and a clear vision, they're investing heavily in people, processes, and culture to take performance to the next level.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the site's CI strategy.

• Identify efficiency opportunities and deliver action plans.

• Lead and mentor a small CI team.

• Embed lean practices across departments, including at senior management level.

• Deliver workshops (5S, SMED, JAT etc.) and track OEE progress.

• Oversee performance monitoring tools and software.

Profile

• 5+ years' CI experience in FMCG or fast paced manufacturing environment.

• Deep lean expertise (Kaizen training desirable).

• Strong project management skills with proven results delivery.

• Comfortable shifting from strategy setting to hands-on shop floor activity.

• Strong communicator, coach, and cultural change agent.

• Highly driven, resilient, and results-focused.

Job Offer

Excellent salary and package

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement Coordinator professional to take the next step in their career within in this expanding European Food Business.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday to Friday Office Hours
• Competitive Salary - 48,000
• Great Company
• Excellent Prospects

THE ROLE

This position requires strong Lean Manufacturing and hands-on leadership skills, along with a passion for Operational Excellence, to be successful. Key responsibilities will include:

• Facilitates long-term continuous improvement projects from beginning through completion across various work groups
• Trains associates in lean tools and techniques (including 7 wastes, 5S, standard work, set-up reduction, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), flow, value stream mapping, etc)
• Coordinates and lead internal audits around Lean principles (5S, standard work, TPM, etc).
• Develops standard operations sheets and all applicable forms/flow charts created during Kaizen events
• Develops tracking tools and measures to support CI initiatives
• Develops business case justification for projects and initiatives
• Benchmarks performance across the facilities and industry to identify areas of opportunity.
• Challenges the status quo to find ways to optimize manufacturing performance to deliver superior results
• Builds a CI culture across the organization.
• Support NPD Trials Processes

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• The CI Specialist possesses extensive facilitation skills and hands-on experience in continuous improvement manufacturing activities.
• A strong application knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing techniques and related CI tools are required: Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, OEE, First Hour Full Power, 5S, 7 Wastes, Pit Stop Changeovers, etc. This person should be recognized as a change agent, challenging the status quo to drive to operations excellence.
• The CI Specialist needs to also possess leadership skills to drive the overall CI process across the facility, without having direct reporting relationships at the plant.
• He/she will work closely with the CI Manager but must also be able to leverage his/her power of influence with the Plant Manager and the site leadership team.

If this job is of interest and you would like to investigate further, apply TODAY!

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

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Reliability Engineer – FMCG

Things break. That’s what machines do. The question is: do you want to be the one who stops it happening so often?

I’m recruiting for a household-name FMCG manufacturer . One of the big players. They’re looking for a Reliability Engineer who knows how to make a fast-moving production plant run smoother, with less downtime and fewer “quick fixes” that don’t actually fix anything.

This isn’t about writing endless reports or turning TPM, Lean or Six Sigma into buzzwords. It’s about applying them properly to improve reliability and performance where it matters - on the shop floor.

What you’ll need:

• A manufacturing background (FMCG experience will help).

• Hands-on knowledge of TPM, Lean and/or Six Sigma.

• The ability to solve problems at the root cause, not just plaster over them.

• Communication skills that work on operators, engineers, and managers alike.

What’s on offer:

Monday - Friday (office hours - with flexibility) 

• A good salary.

• A genuinely competitive benefits package (not just free parking) 

• The chance to work for one of the biggest names in the industry - the kind of brand that makes people nod when you tell them where you work.

If you like firefighting, this won’t be for you. If you like stopping the fire from starting in the first place, we should talk.

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Lead

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Grade 15 – £237.12 to £334.28 day rate

About Us

This is an exciting time to join our Children, Education & Families directorate, as we shape the future of children’s services in Oxfordshire. Our colleagues are dedicated to improving the lives of children, young people, and families, helping them to thrive through a restorative, relational practice approach. We are expanding our Safeguarding, Quality Assurance, Improvement and Partnerships division, with a strong focus on inspection readiness and service improvement. Our culture is dynamic, innovative, and collaborative — we value diversity and believe that together our differences make us stronger.

You will

• Lead on the delivery of the quality assurance framework across directorates.
• Ensure learning from quality assurance activity is translated into action and embedded into practice.
• Promote relationship-based social work practice principles.
• Support the implementation of systemic, family safeguarding, and solution-focused approaches and tools.
• Take operational responsibility for preparing services for inspections.
• You are a confident practitioner who is motivated to make a tangible difference to the lives of children and young people. You thrive in a Quality Assurance and Service Improvement environment, are proactive in driving change, and confident in constructively challenging practices, systems, and processes.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Qualified in Social Work (or equivalent) with current registration with Social Work England.
• Experienced in applying and embedding quality assurance frameworks.
• Analytical, with strong skills in identifying patterns, themes, and trends in data and practice.
• Experienced in delivering evidence-based service improvement initiatives.
• Resilient, collaborative, and able to inspire and support colleagues to embrace change.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to improving housing standards in the community, working alongside a professional team in a supportive and collaborative environment.

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Carbon60 are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing) to join their industry leading defence aerospace client's team in Bolton.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support the company's Assembly Operations business by developing, optimising and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes to aid the delivery of products to UK & international customers. They will support and lead waste / defect reduction activities that will increase productivity whilst reducing cost.

• Full-time onsite at the Bolton Manufacturing Facility
• Initial 12 month contract
• Up to 40 per hour (via an Umbrella company)

Responsibilities

• Set up, support and govern CI reviews, ensuring they are robust and sustainable.
• Facilitation and running of CI plans to enable the implementation of corrective & preventive actions.
• Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products.
• Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
• Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics process driven by both our internal and external customers.
• Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities.
• Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics' facility.
• Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management.
• Managing improvements into the business.

Qualifications

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject or BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree.

Skills

• Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background (preferable not essential).
• Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices (preferable not essential).
• Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment).
• Working in or supporting operations in a fast paced production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure.
• The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions.
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & SIX Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools.
• Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams.
• The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach.
• Manage projects and or improvement from "cradle to grave".
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
• Having a sound understanding of manufacturing, Logistical and engineering processes.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Security Clearance for this role. You must be a British Citizen to apply for this role.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Continuous Impovement Coordinator professional to take the next step in their career within in this expanding European Food Business.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Monday to Friday Office Hours
• Competitive Salary - 48,000
• Great Company
• Excellent Prospects

THE ROLE

This position requires strong Lean Manufacturing and hands-on leadership skills, along with a passion for Operational Excellence, to be successful. Key responsibilities will include:

• Facilitates long-term continuous improvement projects from beginning through completion across various work groups
• Trains associates in lean tools and techniques (including 7 wastes, 5S, standard work, set-up reduction, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), flow, value stream mapping, etc)
• Coordinates and lead internal audits around Lean principles (5S, standard work, TPM, etc).
• Develops standard operations sheets and all applicable forms/flow charts created during Kaizen events
• Develops tracking tools and measures to support CI initiatives
• Develops business case justification for projects and initiatives
• Benchmarks performance across the facilities and industry to identify areas of opportunity.
• Challenges the status quo to find ways to optimize manufacturing performance to deliver superior results
• Builds a CI culture across the organization.
• Support NPD Trials Processes

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• The CI Specialist possesses extensive facilitation skills and hands-on experience in continuous improvement manufacturing activities.
• A strong application knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing techniques and related CI tools are required: Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, OEE, First Hour Full Power, 5S, 7 Wastes, Pit Stop Changeovers, etc. This person should be recognized as a change agent, challenging the status quo to drive to operations excellence.
• The CI Specialist needs to also possess leadership skills to drive the overall CI process across the facility, without having direct reporting relationships at the plant.
• He/she will work closely with the CI Manager but must also be able to leverage his/her power of influence with the Plant Manager and the site leadership team.

If this job is of interest and you would like to investigate further, apply TODAY!

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

Kandhu GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement

Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Near Coleshill, West Midlands

to 45k neg dep exp + benefits

Our client has been established for almost 40 years and are recognised market leaders in the design and development, manufacture and distribution of an impressive portfolio of solutions for supply throughout the world, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth for 2026 and beyond, are now looking to recruit an experienced, hands-on and proactive Continuous Improvement Engineer to complement their professional and successful manufacturing team.

Based near Coleshill and reporting to the Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will be responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements using methodologies including Lean and Six Sigma to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Working within core values that include Quality, Innovation, care for the environment and global capability with a unique product portfolio, you will be passionate about all aspects of sustained continuous improvement and striving to meet and exceed company objectives, KPI's and metrics.

Tasked with developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies in both manufacturing and company processes, you will collaborate with the engineering team to perform DMAIC activities to eliminate inefficiencies across the business and provide technical guidance to enhance production quality and efficiency. Responsible for monitoring and analysing KPI's to identify areas for improvement and taking corrective action where needed, you will drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to optimise operations whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.

Able to establish effective relationships with shift supervisors or process implementers to assess needs and objectives, you will provide direction to the manufacturing team, instilling best practice and lean principles with the ability to train and mentor colleagues in SOP's and new ways of working running kaizen events whilst ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations at all times. Other duties for the varied and challenging CI Engineer position will include (but not be limited to) managing projects through to implementation, delivering on time and within budget, improving factory floor layouts and optimising workflow and operator movement, and liaising with the Engineering team with specification procurement and the implementation of new plant & equipment, as well as re-visiting implemented changes to ensure results are sustained.

It is envisaged that the successful Continuous Improvement Engineer candidate will have at least 5 years proven experience gained within a dedicated process improvement manufacturing environment and essentially skilled and qualified in various lean manufacturing processes and methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, Kanban etc), realistically qualified to HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline with experience of AutoCad and the MS suite of products.

With excellent influencing and communication skills at all levels and the ability to diagnose and define problems, measure/collect and analyse data, determine root cause, select and implement solutions and control/sustain outcomes, you will be both results and data driven to improve and sustain change and thrive within a continuous improvement focussed environment and able to motivate others to be the same.

Contact the Manufacturing Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to (url removed) for further details.

Continuous Improvement Engineer | Newport, Wales | £43,000 - £5,000 | Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client, a global leader in railway system design, manufacturing, and maintenance, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their team in Newport, Wales. This is an exciting chance to drive significant change and enhance operational performance. You'll be a key player on the shop floor, influencing the site's operational culture and preparing the team for major upcoming projects. This is a hands-on role that requires strong collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams on effective root cause analysis.
• Implement and maintain the Tier Accountability Process across the factory.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping to identify and drive production improvements.
• Train and support team leaders and staff in new CI methodologies and tools.
• Proactively identify and lead improvement projects to boost operational performance.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a manufacturing environment and a demonstrated passion for continuous improvement. You should be a proactive problem-solver who can lead and influence others, ready to make a tangible impact.

Essential Criteria

• An engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technicians and senior management.
• A proven interest in and exposure to continuous improvement.
• The ability to lead, influence, and coach others.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with CI methodologies (e.g., Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma), though practical experience is prioritised over formal certification.
• A background in a similar CI Engineer role isn't required; a hands-on approach is what we value most.
• Multilingual or international experience is a plus.

Location

Newport, Wales, with some potential for travel.

Salary

Up to 0,000

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W Talent Manufacturing are supporting a leading manufacturing company based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, which are now looking to recruit a Continuous Improvement and Process Engineer. Our client is dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to its customers and has gone through exceptional growth in the past 2 years, which he led to high capex investment. This Manufacturer has a focus on innovation and driving continuous improvement and is now seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to help streamline production.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements across the manufacturing site. Additionally, will work alongside departmental management and cross-functional teams underpinning their Continuous Improvement approach and helping to meet and exceed our business goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with exposure to continuous improvement initiatives from within a manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders to identify areas for process improvement within the production department.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement activities using lean methodologies.
• Lead process improvement projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams, focusing on identifying root causes, developing and then testing solutions, and measuring and monitoring results.
• Communicate project status, progress, and outcomes with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards, metrics, and KPIs to measure and track the success of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimise and improve processing performance.
• Utilise statistical tools and lean principles to identify root causes of process failure.
• Develop existing and new processes to improve process quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Documentation of CI activities.

Key Requirements:

To apply for the Continuous Improvement Engineer position based in Loughborough, you will ideally hold an engineering or Six Sigma qualification, and you will also have:

• Proven experience in Projects from within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis, process mapping, and performance measurement.
• Excellent interpersonal & collaboration skills.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of quality systems management.
• This position requires good Lean Manufacturing acumen with a hands-on approach, along with a passion for process improvement.
• Personal credibility to influence others within the organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, e.g., RCA, 8D, A3 Reports, 5Y, 5S.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint (or equivalent), Microsoft Visio, Minitab software, and ERP systems.

What's on Offer:

Negotiable DEO plus benefits. This is an opportunity to work for a business going through a large expansion and capital investment plan. Monday to Thursday 8:30 am- 5 pm & Friday 8:30 am - 3 pm. Enhanced pension,