Business Improvement Consultant

Business Improvement Consultant (Manufacturing & Production)
Contract Opportunity - £450 per day (all-inclusive with expensive)
Initial 6-Month Contract
Manufacturing Environment
Location Newport
We are seeking experienced Business Improvement Consultants with a strong background in manufacturing and production environments to support the implementation of a clearly defined business improvement programme within a highly productive and ambitious operation.
Working alongside operational managers and shift leadership teams, you will play a key role in delivering improvement projects that drive performance, efficiency, and engagement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
·Support the implementation of a well-defined business improvement plan.
·Work closely with managers and leaders on shift to deliver improvement initiatives.
·Drive operational excellence through waste reduction and labour cost control.
·Coach, mentor, and develop leaders and leadership teams.
·Support the workforce in understanding and delivering business objectives.
·Help win the hearts and minds of employees through effective engagement and communication.
·Monitor project progress and ensure sustainable improvements are embedded within the operation.
·Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
About You
·Proven experience within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
·Strong understanding of operational performance, productivity, and continuous improvement.
·Experience coaching and mentoring leaders and frontline management teams.
·Able to influence at all levels and build credibility quickly.
·Understands what "good looks like" in a high-performing manufacturing operation.
·Looking to move into, or further develop, a consultancy-based role.
·Results-driven, hands-on, and comfortable working directly on the shop floor.
Contract Details
Rate: £450 per day (all-inclusive, including expenses)
Duration: Initial 6 months, with strong potential for further opportunities as the wider improvement programme continues into next year.
Available Roles
Night Shift Consultant
·Permanent night shift pattern
·Sunday to Thursday
Day Shift Consultant
·Covering weekends and weekdays as required
·Rotation may occur with colleagues depending on business needs
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with a clear vision, a defined improvement roadmap, and strong leadership commitment. You will be responsible for delivering measurable improvements that make a real impact on operational performance while helping to develop the capability of leaders and teams across the organisation.
If you have a passion for operational excellence, people development, and delivering sustainable change within manufacturing environments, we would like to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed