Coninuous Improvement Manager - Glasgow/Hybrid - Permanent Salary - £50-55k & Bonus.
Our client is already an established, profitable, market-leader, supplying into 70% of NHS Trusts and are growing quickly in the UK, USA and Australia and expanding their boundary-pushing product range.
They envisage, design, and deliver innovative products, which dramatically improve peoples’ lives in challenging environments such as schools, hospitals, and mental health facilities.
Thier designs make a positive difference, they have a track record of success designing and delivering best-in-class products that improve lives, but being a growth business, they constantly must drive improvement in all we do to stay ahead of the curve. They have grown significantly in the last three years and their aim is to reach £30m in global revenue in the next three years.
Role Summary:
They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to join a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence through problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and the implementation of lean methodologies.
The CI Manager will play a pivotal role in helping stabilise and improve growth areas of the business, streamlining processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
● Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation, all of which offer a clear and favourable Return on Investment.
● Conduct thorough analyses to identify product improvements, operational inefficiencies, and other areas for improvement.
● Implement and oversee the application of lean methodologies to optimise processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute improvement plans. ● Utilise problem-solving and root-cause analysis techniques to address complex challenges.
● Realise cost-savings.
● Coach and train team members at all levels on RCA and CI methodologies and tools. ● Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of improvement initiatives.
● Monitor, drive and report on the progress of CI projects, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
● Drive a culture of continuous improvement by promoting best practices and fostering innovation.
● Support ISO initiatives to improve processes and standardise working methods.
What you’ll bring:
They are looking for people who will add to the organisation and align with their Purpose and Values.
Your experience, skills and competencies will include:
● A track record of driving measurable improvements and achieving results.
● 5 years of proven experience in continuous improvement, problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
● Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data and draw meaningful insights and actions.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
● Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience in leading cross-functional teams.
● Proficiency in lean methodologies such as RCA/CAPA, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar approaches.
Certification in relevant CI methodologies is a plus:
● Experience working in an ISO9001 and ISO27001 environment.
● Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree is preferable, but not essential.
What they offer:
● Competitive salary
● Discretionary profit share
● Annual leave increases with the length of service
● Cycle to Work
● Employee Assistance Programme
● Peer recognition programme
● Discounted gift cards
● Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
● The opportunity to develop and grow your career within a fast-growing SME.
£50,000 per annum
Benefits: • 30 days holiday which increases with length of service.
• Buying holidays (up to 1 week)
• EAP • Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Free parking
• Hybrid working