Continuous Improvement Manager - Devon

Continuous Improvement Manager

Major food manufacturer, who supply the major multiples with high quality, instantly recognisable products. They’re on a journey for operational excellence and looking to recruit an exceptional CI Manager.

Location: Devon.
Salary: £60k – £70k DOE + excellent benefits

About you:

• Educated in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing techniques and ideally degree qualified in a technical/business discipline.
• Previous professional work experience in a complex manufacturing environment – Food or FMCG.
• Experience with Value Stream Management tools, Kaizen methods and other key Lean tools and methodologies is advantageous.
• Ability to influence managers, stakeholders, and project leaders to ensure timely and successful completion of Continuous Improvement projects.

Your next mission:

• You will drive the development of the Continuous Improvement programme to improve engagement and empowerment across the site via effective communication and employee involvement.
• Analyse production and capability data to define Continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Through data analysis, advise the Senior Managers on potential initiatives and areas of focus.
• Support and challenge the Continuous Improvement Champions in the delivery of projects.
• Monitor and measure results and progress of the programme and report as required.
• Model advanced problem-solving and Lean Leader behaviour and cultivate that behaviour across the site.
• Communicate successes and positive changes across the business.

About the company:

• A dynamic, forward-thinking company, with ambitious profit targets and growth plans.
• Supplier of high-end products with a reputation for quality
• Well respected by its impressive customer base

If you are interested in hearing more about this fantastic career opportunity, then please send a copy of your CV quoting ref HM15712 in the subject field to hannah.mcgrail@Silven.co.uk or call Hannah on 0161 832 7463.