469 Process Improvement Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

We're Hiring: Process Improvement Technician

 Location: Felixstowe

polkadotfrog is excited to be recruiting for a Process Improvement Technician to join a dynamic team driving performance and quality across a leading biofuels and distilled spirits operation. This is a hands-on, analytical role where science meets strategy, and your work directly impacts efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

What Youll Be Doing

• Conducting non-routine lab analysis of raw, in-process, and finished materials
li>Interpreting and communicating results to cross-functional teams
• Supporting Lean manufacturing initiatives and troubleshooting plant processes
• Partnering with shift managers to apply tools like DMAIC, RCPS, and Loss Waste analysis
• Maintaining and updating SOPs and test methods
• Promoting and adhering to high standards of Health Safety

What Success Looks Like

• Measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous development
• Strong collaboration across on-site and off-site teams

What Were Looking For

• Degree in Science, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (preferred)
• Experience in Food Beverage or Food Services industry
• Background in QA or lab environments
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with GLP, statistical analysis, and quality control charts
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, 5S, and other manufacturing excellence tools
• Enthusiasm for biotechnology, fermentation, and science
• Full clean driving license

Personal Traits

• Results-driven with a “can-do” attitude
• Committed to safety, change, and continuous improvement

At polkadotfrog, we are dedicated to ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction. We value inclusivity and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments, whether for accessibility or information in an alternative format.

Our Specialist Consultants bring expertise, passion, and dedication to delivering a professional, personalised, and quality service. Our mission is simple—to create positive relationships, built on honesty, transparency, and thoughtfulness, for both employers and job seekers.
 

We're Hiring: Process Improvement Technician

 Location: Felixstowe

polkadotfrog is excited to be recruiting for a Process Improvement Technician to join a dynamic team driving performance and quality across a leading biofuels and distilled spirits operation. This is a hands-on, analytical role where science meets strategy, and your work directly impacts efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

What Youll Be Doing

• Conducting non-routine lab analysis of raw, in-process, and finished materials
li>Interpreting and communicating results to cross-functional teams
• Supporting Lean manufacturing initiatives and troubleshooting plant processes
• Partnering with shift managers to apply tools like DMAIC, RCPS, and Loss Waste analysis
• Maintaining and updating SOPs and test methods
• Promoting and adhering to high standards of Health Safety

What Success Looks Like

• Measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous development
• Strong collaboration across on-site and off-site teams

What Were Looking For

• Degree in Science, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (preferred)
• Experience in Food Beverage or Food Services industry
• Background in QA or lab environments
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with GLP, statistical analysis, and quality control charts
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, 5S, and other manufacturing excellence tools
• Enthusiasm for biotechnology, fermentation, and science
• Full clean driving license

Personal Traits

• Results-driven with a “can-do” attitude
• Committed to safety, change, and continuous improvement

At polkadotfrog, we are dedicated to ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction. We value inclusivity and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments, whether for accessibility or information in an alternative format.

Our Specialist Consultants bring expertise, passion, and dedication to delivering a professional, personalised, and quality service. Our mission is simple—to create positive relationships, built on honesty, transparency, and thoughtfulness, for both employers and job seekers.
 

We are looking for a Senior Process Improvement Specialist to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!
As a Senior Process Improvement Specialist for our Christchurch location, you will lead the identification and successful delivery of projects, utilizing your skills, training and experience in our pursuit of Operational Excellence. You will have a track record of success across a diverse range of projects demonstrating your practical knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles and the use of appropriate tools and techniques. You will join a knowledgeable and motivated team with a strong level of support for Operational Excellence at all levels of the business.
An excellent opportunity for the right person to make a difference in our Pursuit of Perfection.
**Location:** Christchurch, Dorset
**We Take Care of Our People**
Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan ( I Inclusive & Supportive Culture ( Challenge**
+ Identify process improvement opportunities across the business through a combination of data driven analysis, hands-on learning and industry experience
+ Work closely with cross functional teams to deliver on identified improvements, aligned with the business strategy and objectives
+ Develop and foster a Continuous Improvement culture across the business
**What You Bring**
+ Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Process Improvement within a manufacturing environment
+ Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt
+ Proficient in data analysis and process mapping tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, Minitab, Excel).
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
+ Experienced in the use of change management principles and practices, such as Stakeholder Management and RACI
+ Strong track record in the coaching and mentoring of project teams and other staff
**Who We Are**
Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport.
The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.
As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small - crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.
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This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
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**Leadership**
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**Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.

We are looking for a Senior Process Improvement Specialist to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!

As a Senior Process Improvement Specialist for our Christchurch location, you will lead the identification and successful delivery of projects, utilizing your skills, training and experience in our pursuit of Operational Excellence. You will have a track record of success across a diverse range of projects demonstrating your practical knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles and the use of appropriate tools and techniques. You will join a knowledgeable and motivated team with a strong level of support for Operational Excellence at all levels of the business.

An excellent opportunity for the right person to make a difference in our Pursuit of Perfection.

Location: Christchurch, Dorset

We Take Care of Our People

Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Identify process improvement opportunities across the business through a combination of data driven analysis, hands-on learning and industry experience
• Work closely with cross functional teams to deliver on identified improvements, aligned with the business strategy and objectives
• Develop and foster a Continuous Improvement culture across the business

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Process Improvement within a manufacturing environment
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt
• Proficient in data analysis and process mapping tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, Minitab, Excel).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experienced in the use of change management principles and practices, such as Stakeholder Management and RACI
• Strong track record in the coaching and mentoring of project teams and other staff

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport.

The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small – crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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

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!

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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Near Coleshill, West Midlands

to 49k + benefits neg dep exp

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.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager and based near Coleshill, 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.

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

Ideal Candidate

• 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

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.