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Process Improvement LEad
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Process Improvement Lead
South West London
£500 per day inside IR35
Do you have a passion for improving services, streamlining operations, and driving meaningful change? We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Process Improvement Lead to help transform how we deliver a vital public service to our community.
About the Role
This role focuses on reviewing and improving operational processes, procedures, and practices within our Green Spaces service, which covers:
- Public parks and green spaces, including sports pitches and playgrounds
- Countryside estates and open spaces
- Cemetery and burial services
Key Responsibilities
- Review, map and analyse current processes across the Green Spaces service
- Identify opportunities for greater efficiency, safety, and consistency
- Design and implement improved ways of working in collaboration with operational teams
- Work with ICT and data teams to enhance use of digital tools and monitor progress
- Develop training and support to embed new practices across teams
- Report progress and recommendations to the Head of Culture, Leisure and Environment
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent professional experience
- Background in process improvement, service transformation, or change management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confident with IT systems and data analysis tools
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to influence others positively
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel within the borough
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or similar)
- Experience working in local government or public services
- Strategic and creative thinker with a people-centred approach
Process Improvement Lead
Posted 4 days ago
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About the role
The role is to focus on reviewing all operations, processes, procedures and management practices to ensure a safe, efficient and effective Green Spaces service, including:
- Green spaces, including playgrounds, sports pitches and a range of other community facilities
- Countryside estates, including our such as our commons and open spaces
- Cemetery services
You will be based at the Civic Centre in Esher. Although a number of the team work out on sites around the borough so travel will be required. There will also be opportunities for working remotely.
The main purpose of the role:
As the Process Improvement Lead, you will be responsible for reviewing and streamlining processes and procedures across the Green Spaces team, ensuring that all are following safe practices, working efficiently and effectively, and that there is consistency across the service provided.
You will also be responsible for looking at how we implement and embed new practices within the teams providing support and effective training
Specific duties and responsibilities
Map and review all processes and procedures ensuring that they are aligned with the corporate procedures, relevant legislation and industry best practice.
Develop and implement new or improved processes where necessary, working with the team and ICT to better utilise existing digital tools in such processes while also implementing effective data oversight for the service where possible to measure improvements over time.
Identify the necessary training requirements to meet the needs of the processes.
Undertake any other duties related to Green Spaces processes as determined by the Head of Culture, Leisure and Environment.
Person specificationEssential
- Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Experience in successful change management, improving processes in a public facing service or similar
- Strong problem solving, analytical and evaluation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and at all levels
- Strong IT skills and ability to disseminate information in a quick, efficient and accurate manner
- Flexible and adaptable work style
- Diplomatic, tactful and capable of being assertive
- Current driving licence and ability to travel between different locations within the borough
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Process Improvement Lead
Posted 4 days ago
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Process Improvement Lead
PAYE: 52.08 per hour
Umbrella: 68.12 per hour
3 Month Contract Initially
Esher, Surrey
About the role
The role is to focus on reviewing all operations, processes, procedures and management practices to ensure a safe, efficient and effective Green Spaces service, including:
- Green spaces, including playgrounds, sports pitches and a range of other community facilities
- Countryside estates, including our such as our commons and open spaces
- Cemetery services
You will be based at the Civic Centre in Esher. Although a number of the team work out on sites around the borough so travel will be required. There will also be opportunities for working remotely.
The main purpose of the role:
As the Process Improvement Lead, you will be responsible for reviewing and streamlining processes and procedures across the Green Spaces team, ensuring that all are following safe practices, working efficiently and effectively, and that there is consistency across the service provided.
You will also be responsible for looking at how we implement and embed new practices within the teams providing support and effective training
Specific duties and responsibilities
- Map and review all processes and procedures ensuring that they are aligned with the corporate procedures, relevant legislation and industry best practice.
- Develop and implement new or improved processes where necessary, working with the team and ICT to better utilise existing digital tools in such processes while also implementing effective data oversight for the service where possible to measure improvements over time.
- Identify the necessary training requirements to meet the needs of the processes.
- Undertake any other duties related to Green Spaces processes as determined by the Head of Culture, Leisure and Environment.
Person specification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Experience in successful change management, improving processes in a public facing service or similar
- Strong problem solving, analytical and evaluation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and at all levels
- Strong IT skills and ability to disseminate information in a quick, efficient and accurate manner
- Flexible and adaptable work style
- Diplomatic, tactful and capable of being assertive
- Current driving licence and ability to travel between different locations within the borough
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Experience in a local government or public sector environment
- Creative, innovative and capable of thinking strategically
Process Improvement Manager
Posted 1 day ago
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Process Improvement Manager
Location: Slough
Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:45–16:45 Fri 08:45–15:45
Salary: Up to £75,000
Join a global Manufacturing business and lead the charge on smarter, more efficient ways of working. As Process Improvement Manager , you’ll be responsible for analysing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing practical solutions that drive operational excellence. Working across all business functions, you’ll play a key role in simplifying systems, supporting ERP upgrades, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities- Analyse existing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
- Map workflows and design streamlined solutions using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles
- Lead implementation of process changes, including ERP upgrades and automation projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed improvements
- Monitor performance metrics and report on progress
- Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging technologies
- Six Sigma certification (Ideally black belt)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with ERP systems (Uniplan, Sage, Metro, Datev preferred)
- Proficiency in Excel and Power BI
- Understanding of AI applications in business process optimisation
- Confident communicator with stakeholder management experience
- Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently
This is a newly created role with real autonomy and visibility. If you’re ready to take ownership and drive meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
'Apply Now' or reach out to Ellie Gibson at Orion Electrotech.
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Process Improvement Lead
Posted 1 day ago
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About the role
The role is to focus on reviewing all operations, processes, procedures and management practices to ensure a safe, efficient and effective Green Spaces service, including:
- Green spaces, including playgrounds, sports pitches and a range of other community facilities
- Countryside estates, including our such as our commons and open spaces
- Cemetery services
You will be based at the Civic Centre in Esher. Although a number of the team work out on sites around the borough so travel will be required. There will also be opportunities for working remotely.
The main purpose of the role:
As the Process Improvement Lead, you will be responsible for reviewing and streamlining processes and procedures across the Green Spaces team, ensuring that all are following safe practices, working efficiently and effectively, and that there is consistency across the service provided.
You will also be responsible for looking at how we implement and embed new practices within the teams providing support and effective training
Specific duties and responsibilities
Map and review all processes and procedures ensuring that they are aligned with the corporate procedures, relevant legislation and industry best practice.
Develop and implement new or improved processes where necessary, working with the team and ICT to better utilise existing digital tools in such processes while also implementing effective data oversight for the service where possible to measure improvements over time.
Identify the necessary training requirements to meet the needs of the processes.
Undertake any other duties related to Green Spaces processes as determined by the Head of Culture, Leisure and Environment.
Person specificationEssential
- Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Experience in successful change management, improving processes in a public facing service or similar
- Strong problem solving, analytical and evaluation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and at all levels
- Strong IT skills and ability to disseminate information in a quick, efficient and accurate manner
- Flexible and adaptable work style
- Diplomatic, tactful and capable of being assertive
- Current driving licence and ability to travel between different locations within the borough
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Process Improvement Lead
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
Process Improvement Lead
PAYE: 52.08 per hour
Umbrella: 68.12 per hour
3 Month Contract Initially
Esher, Surrey
About the role
The role is to focus on reviewing all operations, processes, procedures and management practices to ensure a safe, efficient and effective Green Spaces service, including:
- Green spaces, including playgrounds, sports pitches and a range of other community facilities
- Countryside estates, including our such as our commons and open spaces
- Cemetery services
You will be based at the Civic Centre in Esher. Although a number of the team work out on sites around the borough so travel will be required. There will also be opportunities for working remotely.
The main purpose of the role:
As the Process Improvement Lead, you will be responsible for reviewing and streamlining processes and procedures across the Green Spaces team, ensuring that all are following safe practices, working efficiently and effectively, and that there is consistency across the service provided.
You will also be responsible for looking at how we implement and embed new practices within the teams providing support and effective training
Specific duties and responsibilities
- Map and review all processes and procedures ensuring that they are aligned with the corporate procedures, relevant legislation and industry best practice.
- Develop and implement new or improved processes where necessary, working with the team and ICT to better utilise existing digital tools in such processes while also implementing effective data oversight for the service where possible to measure improvements over time.
- Identify the necessary training requirements to meet the needs of the processes.
- Undertake any other duties related to Green Spaces processes as determined by the Head of Culture, Leisure and Environment.
Person specification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Experience in successful change management, improving processes in a public facing service or similar
- Strong problem solving, analytical and evaluation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and at all levels
- Strong IT skills and ability to disseminate information in a quick, efficient and accurate manner
- Flexible and adaptable work style
- Diplomatic, tactful and capable of being assertive
- Current driving licence and ability to travel between different locations within the borough
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Experience in a local government or public sector environment
- Creative, innovative and capable of thinking strategically
Process Improvement LEad
Posted 1 day ago
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Process Improvement Lead
South West London
£500 per day inside IR35
Do you have a passion for improving services, streamlining operations, and driving meaningful change? We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Process Improvement Lead to help transform how we deliver a vital public service to our community.
About the Role
This role focuses on reviewing and improving operational processes, procedures, and practices within our Green Spaces service, which covers:
- Public parks and green spaces, including sports pitches and playgrounds
- Countryside estates and open spaces
- Cemetery and burial services
Key Responsibilities
- Review, map and analyse current processes across the Green Spaces service
- Identify opportunities for greater efficiency, safety, and consistency
- Design and implement improved ways of working in collaboration with operational teams
- Work with ICT and data teams to enhance use of digital tools and monitor progress
- Develop training and support to embed new practices across teams
- Report progress and recommendations to the Head of Culture, Leisure and Environment
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent professional experience
- Background in process improvement, service transformation, or change management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confident with IT systems and data analysis tools
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to influence others positively
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel within the borough
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or similar)
- Experience working in local government or public services
- Strategic and creative thinker with a people-centred approach
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Senior Process Improvement Engineer
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Responsibilities will include conducting in-depth analyses of existing production lines and manufacturing processes to pinpoint areas for enhancement. You will be tasked with designing and implementing process improvements that reduce waste, increase throughput, and improve product quality. This involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and management, to ensure seamless integration of new methodologies. Furthermore, you will develop and deliver training programs to educate staff on new processes and continuous improvement techniques. You will also be responsible for creating detailed documentation, performance metrics, and reports to track the effectiveness of implemented changes. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies. Strong project management skills are essential for overseeing the lifecycle of improvement initiatives from conception to completion. Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools is highly desirable. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a well-established company, contributing to its sustained growth and competitive edge in the market.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence.
- Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience in project management and leading cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with manufacturing software and data analysis tools.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
Senior Process Improvement Engineer
Posted 12 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of current operational processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
- Design, develop, and implement new processes and workflows that enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Lead and facilitate Lean Six Sigma projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring project goals and timelines are met.
- Utilize statistical analysis and data visualization tools to track process performance and identify trends.
- Develop and deliver training programs to employees on new processes, methodologies, and best practices.
- Collaborate with department heads to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor progress towards operational goals.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management on process improvement initiatives and their outcomes.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in industrial engineering.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a process improvement or industrial engineering role.
- Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred), and Kaizen methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Proficiency in process mapping tools (e.g., Visio) and statistical software (e.g., Minitab).
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES) is advantageous.
- This hybrid role requires occasional on-site presence in London for key meetings and project implementations, with flexibility for remote work otherwise.