1,337 Continuous Improvement Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

As CI Manager, you'll be the go-to expert for improvement strategy, tools, and delivery. You'll work across functions to identify opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, and coach teams to adopt best practices that elevate performance, safety, and quality

Client Details

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving operational excellence? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do?

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to partner with site leaders and operational teams across multiple locations. This is a high-impact role where you'll lead transformation projects, coach teams, and embed a culture of improvement that delivers measurable results

Description

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with site leaders to deliver the Manufacturing Excellence roadmap
• Build strong relationships across departments and functions
• Champion a values-led culture with people at the heart of every decision

Operational Excellence

• Lead CI maturity assessments and develop multi-year improvement roadmaps
• Analyse performance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities
• Drive improvements in labour efficiency, line balancing, and tiered meeting structures

Project Delivery

• Scope and lead CI projects using advanced problem-solving and process mapping
• Manage stakeholder engagement, resources, and risk to ensure successful outcomes
• Embed sustainable change through structured coaching and control systems

Coaching & Capability Building

• Train and mentor teams in CI tools and techniques
• Use recognised coaching models to support behavioural change and ownership
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development

Data & Analysis

• Apply statistical models and root cause analysis to drive data-led decisions
• Build dashboards and reporting tools to track performance and impact

People Management

• Lead and develop high-performing teams
• Support wellbeing, engagement, and succession planning
• Address ER issues and performance challenges with fairness and clarity

Profile

• Proven experience in food manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent
• Strong data analysis and project management skills
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities
• Functional skills in Maths and English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CI software tools

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range, dependent on experience
• A permanent role with opportunities for professional growth
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• The chance to lead impactful projects and make a meaningful difference

Continuous Improvement Manager

Are you an experienced CI manager within FMCG?

Do you have experience of successfully managing the continuous improvement of fast paced manufacturing sites?

Are you skilled in lean manufacturing techniques to allow businesses to implement best practice?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a Leading FMCG business on the search for a CI Manager. This is an interim role based in Glasgow.

What We're Looking For:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is required, Black Belt would be preferable.
• Strong working knowledge of various CI tools with a proven track record of success within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Previous continuous improvement analytical experience within FMCG, including project management and business analysis is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of partners and senior managers.

Salary – c £65k + package

Please contact Rob Blackburn today for further information.

Continuous Improvement Manager

Are you an experienced CI manager within FMCG?

Do you have experience of successfully managing the continuous improvement of fast paced manufacturing sites?

Are you skilled in lean manufacturing techniques to allow businesses to implement best practice?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a Leading FMCG business on the search for a CI Manager. This is an interim role based in Glasgow.

What We're Looking For:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is required, Black Belt would be preferable.
• Strong working knowledge of various CI tools with a proven track record of success within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Previous continuous improvement analytical experience within FMCG, including project management and business analysis is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of partners and senior managers.

Salary – c £65k + package

Please contact Rob Blackburn today for further information.

We are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to lead an aerospace engineering workshop.

The ContinuousImprovement Manager will design and implement projects to improve process, communication and customer delivery.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the use of Lean Tools and Techniques gained in a high quality production engineering environment.

Duties

• Design, implement and embed appropriate CI plans which streamline operations and reduce inefficiencies.
• Work with site management identifying resource changes required to support CI plans
• Ensure MRP system data is used appropriately and effectively to compliment CI initiative
• Identify training needs for employees on problem solving techniques and continuous improvement tools
• Produce monthly KPI statistics

Skills and Experience

• Proven leadership experience in a similar role
• Wide ranging knowledge of all key lean tools and techniques
• Extensive experience of working in a production environment
• Proven hands-on experience and proficiency in value stream mapping
• Strong project management skills
• Data driven with a very keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication and influencing skills

Hours:

Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 4.30pm and 7.30am - 12.30pm Friday (39 hours)

Salary:

Up to £60k per annum depending on experience.

Benefits:

• Free life assurance
• 33 days holiday
• Onsite parking
• Pension

To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and we will be in touch in due course. Also please feel free to call Alan for more information about the company and the position.

Operational Excellence Manager

Caerphilly

26740/611

45,000 plus profit share scheme (15% of salary), health programme, pension and more.

Package:

• A starting salary of up to 45,000
• Profit Share Scheme - up to 15% of salary
• Health and Well Being Programme
• Company pension scheme

Based in South Wales, this well-established business supplies trusted safety equipment and systems to professionals across the country. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and service and a team that values reliability, growth, and doing things the right way, it's the perfect place to build a career with purpose.

Role & Responsibilities:

As an Operational Excellence Manager, you will be responsible for improving the operational efficiency, utilisation, and performance across the business. You will lead transformational projects using lean and operational tools such as: 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, short interval control and change management. The role involves analysing production, wastage, and other performance data streams to prioritise, plan and action process improvement projects.

• Develop and implement operational transformation plans and site performance improvement plan (PIP) strategies that optimise production processes, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Develop, shape, and deploy SOPs and standard work within Operations.
• Managing operational budgets by analysing and identifying areas of cost savings whilst maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to lead process improvement initiatives such as structured problem-solving events and workshops, including team Kaizen events. Execute improvement activities like 5S, Value Stream Mapping events and Kaizen workshops.
• Develop a Continuous Improvement culture throughout the business including training, coaching and delivery of CI initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• A minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in process improvement, quality management, and/or operations management within manufacturing or warehousing environments, of which at least 1-2 years are in operational excellence, lean six sigma or a management role.
• Proven experience in lean and transformation processes using tools and methodologies such as 5S, VSM, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control and in running Kaizen workshops.
• Strong project management skills
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field.
• Six Sigma/Kaizen/Lean Six Sigma (ideally Green belt)

If you are interested in more information, please contact Sam Paynter.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Operational Excellence Lead

Location: Teesside
Salary: Highly Competitive + Car Allowance

Benefits:

• £7,500 car allowance

• Enhanced pension contributions (7%)

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5

The Role:

We’re looking for an Operational Excellence Lead to champion and embed a culture of continuous improvement across our Teesside site.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll lead the deployment of our structured improvement framework, driving efficiency, capability, and cultural transformation. You’ll coach leaders, empower teams, and deliver measurable improvements in performance, quality, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the site’s Operational Excellence roadmap, ensuring delivery against key performance and business objectives.

• Drive the implementation of structured continuous improvement methodologies through data-driven problem-solving and loss elimination.

• Coach and mentor site leaders and frontline teams to develop improvement capability and ownership at every level.

• Foster engagement and accountability across the workforce through effective communication and cultural development.

• Identify and deliver site improvement plans focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and asset reliability.

• Partner with functional and leadership teams to embed best practices and share learnings across the wider network.

• Monitor performance metrics and use insights to prioritise and guide improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven background in manufacturing or FMCG, with experience leading large, cross-functional teams.

• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

• A track record of delivering sustainable performance improvements and operational transformation.

• Ability to influence, engage, and challenge constructively at all levels of the organisation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic and forward-thinking mindset.

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a passion for developing people and teams.

Why Join Us?

This role has been created due to internal progression — a clear reflection of our commitment to developing and promoting talent from within.

You’ll be joining a site that values collaboration, innovation, and empowerment, where ideas are encouraged and people are supported to reach their full potential.

We’re proud of our values-led culture — one that champions teamwork, continuous learning, and personal growth. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you’ll have the opportunity to shape how we work, drive meaningful change, and contribute to the continued success of a dynamic and growing manufacturing business.

The Company:

We are a leading manufacturer within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, proud to produce some of the nation’s favourite products enjoyed by millions every day. Our Teesside site is a key part of the business, recognised for its focus on operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a strong commitment to developing people and driving performance, we’re building a workplace where everyone can grow, contribute, and make a real impact.