Business Improvement Specialist (Manufacturing & Fabrication)

Business Improvement Specialist (Manufacturing & Fabrication)
📍 Paignton | 🕒 Day Shift | 💰 Up to £50,000

Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Our client, a well-established and growing organisation within the fabrication sector, is seeking a Business Improvement Specialist to play a key role in optimising operations across their PVC and aluminium window, door, and patio door production processes.

The Role

This is a hands-on, impactful position where you will lead and support improvement initiatives across core manufacturing areas including cutting, machining, assembly, glazing, finishing, transport, and dispatch.

You'll be instrumental in enhancing performance, improving efficiency, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Drive improvement initiatives across fabrication and manufacturing processes
Support and lead projects aligned with operational strategy using A3 problem solving and Obeya methodologies
Optimise production layouts to improve flow and reduce bottlenecks
Deliver measurable improvements in OEE, scrap reduction, cycle times, and productivity
Ensure KPI targets across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, and Environment are achieved
Promote and maintain safe systems of work across all fabrication areas
Identify and eliminate waste in time, motion, and cost
Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, quality, and planning teams

About You

Strong practical experience in business improvement and lean manufacturing
Solid knowledge of 5S, visual management, A3 problem solving, and project management
Experience working with MES systems and production flow optimisation
Proven track record of delivering operational improvements in a manufacturing setting
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification (essential)
A proactive, positive mindset with strong communication and collaboration skills

What's on Offer

Competitive salary up to £50,000
Day shift role offering excellent work-life balance
Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing and supportive organisation
Collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvementIf you're ready to take the lead in driving operational excellence and want to be part of a forward-thinking manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed