Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Company: The Oval Partnership
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Are you a production, operations, or process specialist ready to step out of the daily shift grind and into a dedicated, strategic role?

A leading, rapidly expanding FMCG food manufacturer in East Glasgow is looking for a Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator to spearhead the rollout of Lean and CI projects across their factory site. This is a pivotal, days-based position where you will directly influence production efficiency, eliminate waste, and elevate product quality

If you are a data-driven problem solver with a background in manufacturing and a passion for Lean methodologies, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities of the CI Coordinator

  • Championing Lean Initiatives: Present, facilitate, and lead high-impact Lean improvement events and workshops across the factory.
  • Data-Driven Problem Solving: Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis, leverage Business Central Data, and use precise measurement methods to map and document clear process improvements.
  • Strategic Reporting: Develop and deliver concise reports to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), tracking milestones, engagement, and alignment with our global Lean agenda.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with floor-level production teams to identify bottlenecks, implement solutions, and streamline information flow across departments.
  • Safety Leadership: Proactively integrate safety awareness into every improvement strategy—ensuring efficiency never comes at the cost of safety.
  • Project Oversight: Manage and maintain full visibility over multiple concurrent CI projects from conception to completion.

About You – To excel in the role as Continuous Improvement Coordinator, you will ideally bring:

  • A solid background in a complex fast paced manufacturing environment (Operations, Production, or Process).
  • Proven knowledge and practical experience with CI tools and Lean methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills—you are comfortable interpreting data to build a compelling business case for change.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage operators on the shop floor and influence stakeholders in the boardroom.

Why Apply?

  • Work-Life Balance: Transition into a highly desirable, days-based role.
  • Career Growth: Join an expanding business with a Global Lean agenda and genuine progression opportunities.
  • Visible Impact: See the direct results of your work transforming the factory floor every day.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, the successful candidate will need to hold full rights to live and work in the UK.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026