Process Improvement Lead

Process Improvement Lead

Hours: 37.5 per week. Salary: £40,000 per annum (depending on experience).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects to reduce product variability through process standardisation and procedural control.
• Provide support to manufacturing departments with implementing improved processes.
• Develop, maintain and evaluate manufacturing metrics to identify improvement areas.
• Apply process improvement principles across the business, working closely with production teams to identify, develop and implement change.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and train others to identify non‑compliance in systems and processes.
• Lead continuous improvement programmes to enhance quality capability and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the introduction of new products from design stage into manufacturing.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong industrial experience delivering technical solutions within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of ISO and BSI systems and processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to drive change and implement continuous improvement plans effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.

Additional Skills / Development Areas

• Leadership and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and data visualisation tools for process mapping.
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt).
• Project Management PRINCE2 (or equivalent level).
• ILM Level 5 qualification.

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