Continuous Improvement Lead

Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Lead to join a growing manufacturing business operating within a fast-paced production environment.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong Lean manufacturing background who enjoys improving processes, driving efficiencies, and working closely with operational teams to deliver measurable improvements across the factory.

You’ll play a key role in helping the site improve performance across productivity, waste reduction, quality, downtime, and overall operational efficiency.

• Lead continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations
• Drive Lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase efficiency
• Support Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and problem-solving activities
• Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, downtime, scrap, and process performance
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain teams
• Support implementation and optimisation of new equipment and operational projects
• Coach and support teams in CI tools and best practice
• Develop reporting and performance tracking to support operational decision making
• Help build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline

• Previous experience in a Continuous Improvement, Lean, Operational Excellence, or Manufacturing Improvement role
• Background within manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, plastics, or a similar production environment
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing and CI methodologies
• Experience leading improvement projects and driving measurable results
• Confident using data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments
• Experience with Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar CI tools would be advantageous
• SAP knowledge beneficial but not essential

• Salary up to £45,000 with a fantastic benefits package
• Opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing manufacturing operation
• Collaborative and supportive site environment
• Long-term development opportunities within the business