Operational Efficiency Manager

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You’ll also be a proactive member of the Group Operational Efficiency team, helping to build capability, embed Lean principles and shape best practice across the business.This is a highly visible role, ideal for someone passionate about improvement, data-led decision-making and engaging teams to deliver lasting changeWe can offer you:Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 10% of your salaryPension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced productsProfit share – We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating dayThe opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a yearColleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted ratePrivate Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsided for your dependantsIncome Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sicknessDeath in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year's salaryVirtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations – we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Programme – we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal supportSavings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offersCareer progression and learning and development opportunitiesA company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about Colleague Networks – internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another About the role This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be consideredWe know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their roleThe base location for this role is Derby NDC, DE21 7BS What you'll do Enable Manufacturing and Logistics sites to apply the Greggs Operating System, Lean and Continuous Improvement principlesIdentify and prioritise improvement opportunities using performance data and shop floor observationAgree improvement plans and quantified benefits with site senior management teamsDeliver measurable improvements in Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Food SafetyBuild and maintain a clear pipeline of improvement opportunitiesFacilitate structured problem-solving using data-led, evidence-based decision makingDevelop and embed effective productivity measurement and performance trackingSupport the introduction of new products, processes, systems and equipmentCoach, train and develop teams at all levels in Lean and CI tools and techniquesPromote a strong culture of continuous improvement and constructive challengeEnsure all improvement activity meets Health & Safety and Food Safety standardsShare best practice across sites and contribute to Group-wide improvement initiativesDevelop a specialist area of improvement expertise and act as a subject matter expert About you You will fit right into this role if you:Have experience in Manufacturing and/or Logistics, ideally in a fast-paced environmentAre results-focused and motivated by delivering tangible business benefitsHave strong analytical, problem-solving and numerical skillsAre confident influencing, engaging and motivating teams at all levelsCan lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary teamsCommunicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writingAre organised, able to manage multiple priorities and work independentlyUnderstand and champion Health & Safety and Food Safety standardsAre flexible and happy to travel regularly across UK sitesActively seek to develop your own skills and share knowledge with othersAre inclusive, collaborative and aligned with Greggs valuesDesirable:Experience in FMCGKnowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement and change managementExperience of formal reporting and performance measurement About Greggs Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views.”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-20”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Greggs”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__436891543__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=243” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Derby” } } }