237 Manufacturing Excellence jobs in the United Kingdom

Lime Talent is leading the search for a rapidly growing consultancy specializing in Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence. Our client is a global leader in consulting services, partnering with clients across various industries to drive sustainable business transformations and deliver measurable results. Their team of experienced professionals leverages deep industry knowledge and innovative methodologies to address complex business challenges and optimize performance.

Role Overview: As a Management Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in partnering with clients in the manufacturing industry to drive Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives. You will work closely with senior executives and operational teams to identify opportunities for improvement, develop and implement strategic solutions, and ensure lasting performance enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with manufacturing clients to assess current operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop tailored improvement plans.
• Lead and facilitate Operational Excellence and CI projects, utilizing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM.
• Conduct detailed analyses of manufacturing processes, data, and performance metrics to uncover root causes of issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing productivity, reducing waste, and enhancing quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of improvement plans.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to client teams on CI methodologies and best practices.
• Monitor and measure the impact of implemented solutions, ensuring sustainable performance gains.
• Develop and present comprehensive reports and presentations to clients, highlighting key findings, recommendations, and results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and other CI methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects from conception to completion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in training and coaching teams on CI practices and principles.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Willingness to travel as required to client sites.

Contact - Carl Costigan

• Oversee and manage all aspects of daily manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Lead and mentor a team of production supervisors, engineers, and operational staff.
• Manage the supply chain, including procurement, inventory control, and logistics, to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations within the manufacturing facilities.
• Implement and drive lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Six Sigma).
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular reports to senior management on operational performance.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as engineering, quality control, and sales, to achieve business objectives.
• Manage capital expenditure projects related to operational upgrades and improvements.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance within the operations team.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in operations management, preferably within the manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and managing complex production environments.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, supply chains, and P&L responsibilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote strategic work with on-site operational leadership in **Wolverhampton**.

• Lead the identification, analysis, and implementation of process improvements within manufacturing operations.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, Kaizen) to diagnose and eliminate waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies.
• Develop and optimize standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance consistency and quality.
• Design and implement performance metrics and dashboards to track key operational KPIs.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive problem-solving and implement sustainable solutions.
• Conduct process mapping, value stream analysis, and root cause analysis for complex operational issues.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, training and mentoring staff on Lean principles.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies or equipment to enhance process efficiency and output.
• Manage and execute process improvement projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless integration of improved processes.
• Develop business cases for proposed improvements, demonstrating ROI and strategic value.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of process changes, improvements, and training materials.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process improvement, industrial engineering, or operations management within a manufacturing environment.
• Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in implementing Lean manufacturing principles and tools (e.g., 5S, Kanban, VSM).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Proficiency in process modeling software (e.g., Visio, ARIS) and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab).
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting, including the development of performance dashboards.
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Ability to work effectively in both collaborative team settings and independently.

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!

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Are you a hands-on manufacturing professional who thrives in the thick of operations? Do you see waste, inefficiencies, and untapped potential where others see routine? If you’re not interested in theory or textbooks—but real, on-the-ground results—this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a highly operational Continuous Improvement Manager to join our clients fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing business. This role isn’t about sitting in a conference room building PowerPoints.  It’s about being out on the shop floor—watching, questioning, understanding, and driving real change.

You’ll travel frequently across their sites, including Europe, embedding yourself within the operations, identifying opportunities, removing bottlenecks, and improving processes with real impact. Your experience, energy, and judgement will be your most powerful tools.

Above all, safety is non-negotiable —you’ll play a key role in ensuring that all improvement initiatives are fully aligned with robust health and safety standards and that operational excellence never comes at the expense of people’s wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spending significant time on the shop floor, engaging directly with production teams, supervisors, and engineers
li>Identify areas of waste, inefficiency, and opportunity for improvement through direct observation and hands-on involvement
• Lead and support CI projects across multiple sites with a strong focus on actionable results
• Work with site leadership to implement and embed sustainable process improvements
• Champion a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement at all levels of the organisation
• Travel frequently including to Europe to support and standardise best practices across sites

What We’re Looking For:

< i>A proven background in hands-on manufacturing operations —you know what good looks like because you’ve built it yourself
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-pressure production environment
• A doer, a fixer, a change-maker—not a theorist
< i>Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Europe (essential)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively as well as galvanising the workforce to want to do things better.

Why Join?

• Join a growing international business committed to operational excellence
• Make a direct and tangible impact across our European manufacturing footprint
• Work alongside skilled professionals who are serious about performance and quality
• Be part of a company that values action, accountability, and progress

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference?
Apply now and bring your expertise to where it matters most—on the ground, in action, making change happen. Salary on the position is circa £60k. You can apply via the link below or give me, Ali a call on (phone number removed).

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