Continuous Improvement Manager
Job in
Holme upon Spalding Moor, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO43 4AA, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-20
Listing for:
Dunraven Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Holme upon Spalding Moor
Job Title:
Continuous Improvement Manager
Location:
East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £55,000
Industry: FMCG
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Benefits:
* Permanent full-time role within a growing FMCG production site
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Private UK healthcare provision
* Life assurance
* On-site parking and facilities
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support
* Opportunity to lead continuous improvement and career progression within a supportive environment
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to join a high-performing manufacturing site. The successful candidate will lead, implement, and embed improvement initiatives across operations, with a focus on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction. This role is immediate start and ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, process improvement, and driving cultural change.
Key CI Manager Responsibilities:
* Lead training and development of continuous improvement principles across the site
* Improve decision-making and problem-solving at all levels to accelerate change
* Manage improvement projects across labour, materials, and overheads to support profit targets
* Analyse data, track KPIs, and identify improvement opportunities
* Optimise and streamline processes to boost efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction
* Support asset care initiatives with operations and engineering
* Drive a continuous improvement culture impacting safety, quality, service, cost, and people
* Share best practices across sites and departments
* Role model company values and behaviours
Required CI Manager Experience &
Skills:
Essential:
* Proven experience in continuous improvement / process improvement within manufacturing
* Proactive approach with strong attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed thoroughly
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident, competent, and collaborative decision maker
* Demonstrable track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver change
* Flexible and self-motivated, able to work under own initiative
* Fully computer literate, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
* Full UK driving licence with no restrictions
Desirable:
* Experience in FMCG manufacturing
* Lean manufacturing knowledge, including implementation of Lean structures and tools
* Strong leadership experience, including change management delivery
* Degree or HND in Food Science, Engineering, or related field
* Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment
* Familiarity with Six Sigma / SPC techniques in process manufacturing
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