Head of Continuous Improvement

Head of Continuous Improvement

Location: Sittingbourne

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Healthcare
• Bonus
• Flexible working available.

Schedule: Monday – Friday (8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pm)

Position Overview:

This position as Head of Continuous Improvement is a brilliant opportunity to join an established, and growing manufacturing business which operates globally. Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Head of Continuous Improvement or Continuous Improvement Manager to join their team and establish different procedures and practices to drive efficiency across multiple sites.

Position Duties:

• Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Champion a culture of operational excellence and lean thinking throughout the organisation.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation, cost reduction, and performance enhancement.
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on process standardisation, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to analyse processes and implement improvements.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide coaching, training, and development to staff on continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Foster an environment that encourages innovation and proactive problem-solving.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans.
• Communicate continuous improvement goals and progress to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Position Requirements:

• International travel to sites on occasion.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven experience in a leadership role focused on continuous improvement, process optimisation, or operational excellence.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred).

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