Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + benefits Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

I am partnering with a leading advanced manufacturing organisation to appoint a Continuous Improvement Manager. This is a key hire, offering the opportunity to drive operational excellence within a highly technical and precision-led environment.

About the Role

Reporting into senior leadership, the Continuous Improvement Manager will take ownership of the site’s improvement agenda, leading the deployment of Lean methodologies and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all functions.

This is a highly visible role, requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, with a clear mandate to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the site-wide continuous improvement strategy
• Lead Lean transformation initiatives, driving measurable operational improvements
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and structured problem-solving activities
• Identify performance gaps and implement sustainable process improvements
• Partner with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, quality, and supply chain
• Track KPIs and report on progress against improvement objectives
• Coach and mentor teams to build internal CI capability
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in driving operational excellence within a manufacturing environment.

Key requirements include:

• Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence role
• Strong working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Green or Black Belt preferred)
• Experience within a technical manufacturing setting is advantageous
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem solving
• A proactive, results-driven approach with strong leadership capability

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing, forward-thinking organisation
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Clear progression opportunities within the business

Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided or contact Seren Milner @ Robert Walters for a confidential discussion.

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