Operations Improvement Lead - Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Posted 3 days ago by MDE UK
£26 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Operations Improvement Lead will play a pivotal role in a leading manufacturing business in Bristol, focusing on cost reduction and process excellence through continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the position involves leading projects that streamline production processes and foster a culture of operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Lean methodologies and a proven track record of delivering measurable improvements. This role offers opportunities for career development and exposure to strategic projects within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies
- Drive cost reduction initiatives, productivity improvements, and waste elimination
- Develop and implement action plans to improve quality and reduce scrap/rework
- Support visual management, Gemba walks, Kaizen events, and 6S audits
- Provide data analysis on SQCDP metrics, identifying root causes and corrective actions
- Coach and mentor apprentices and teams in Operational Excellence tools and behaviours
- Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Business Systems, and Finance to deliver step-change performance improvements
Key Skills:
- Background in Operations, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Process Engineering
- Proven ability to deliver measurable improvement projects (cost, quality, delivery)
- Strong knowledge of Lean tools and principles (Green Belt or equivalent desirable)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills – able to influence at all levels
- Skilled in data analysis, performance reporting, and problem-solving
- Proactive, collaborative, and passionate about driving operational excellence
Salary (Rate): £26.00/hr
City: City Of Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Operations Improvement Lead – Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Type: FTC – 6 Month with Extension Likely - £26ph (£50k PA)
We are seeking an experienced Operations Improvement Lead to join a leading manufacturing business in Bristol. This is a critical role within Operations , focused on driving cost reduction and process excellence by streamlining production processes, reducing waste, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will:
- Lead and deliver continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies
- Drive cost reduction initiatives, productivity improvements, and waste elimination
- Develop and implement action plans to improve quality and reduce scrap/rework
- Support visual management, Gemba walks, Kaizen events, and 6S audits
- Provide data analysis on SQCDP metrics, identifying root causes and corrective actions
- Coach and mentor apprentices and teams in Operational Excellence tools and behaviours
- Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Business Systems, and Finance to deliver step-change performance improvements
About You
Background in Operations, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Process Engineering
Proven ability to deliver measurable improvement projects (cost, quality, delivery)
Strong knowledge of Lean tools and principles (Green Belt or equivalent desirable)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills – able to influence at all levels
Skilled in data analysis, performance reporting, and problem-solving
Proactive, collaborative, and passionate about driving operational excellence
What’s on Offer
Key role influencing business operations and strategy
Career development through training, mentoring, and exposure to strategic projects
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and innovative manufacturing business