Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description

Operational Excellence Manager
Location: Cardiff- Site Based.
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Package.

The Advocate group are proud to be partnered with a leading business within the FMCG space who are on a continuous growth mission. Looking for an Operational Excellence Manager to support the delivery of an agreed manufacturing vision and strategy through continuous improvement, driving out waste and variability, and creating a proactive improvement culture.

Principal Accountabilities:
Lead lean manufacturing practices like 5S, AM, and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.
Implement and manage the medium to long-term operational excellence timetable.
Perform detailed gap analysis across site processes and performance.
Develop technical and behavioural skills within the Senior Leadership Team to foster continuous improvement.
Facilitate and lead projects to reduce factory costs and ensure effective use of resources.

General Responsibilities:
Implement lean manufacturing practices and drive continuous improvement across the site.
Understand and apply the Princes Manufacturing System (PMS) and Site Must Win Battle Plan.
Uphold company values to improve Quality, Safety, and Environmental culture.
Support ethical trading and human rights vision in all stakeholder engagements.

Role Requirements:
Experience at Senior Leadership Team (SLT) level and managing a team.
Proven track record in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects (5S, VSM, TPM, SMED, Kaizen, OEE).
Excellent interpersonal skills to establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to motivate, mentor, and engage teams to adopt new skills and operational practices.
Strong leadership, team building, coaching, and development skills.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and drive the growth of an exciting business, we'd love to hear from you!

Get in touch with Ciara at the Advocate Group or APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting vacancy.
020 7871 8000
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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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