Continuous Improvement Lead

Description:

Continuous Improvement Lead
Mansfield
Up to £45,000

SF Engineering are looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence across our established manufacturing client's production team. You will support teams, improve performance, ensure compliance with health and safety standards and lead continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities
● Coordinate and support production teams across multiple workstations
● Monitor performance, operational standards, and production output against plan
● Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, quality, waste,
and processes
● Troubleshoot machinery, material, and operational issues
● Ensure all machinery and equipment are maintained and operating effectively
● Promote and enforce health & safety procedures, including pre-start checks and near-miss
reporting
● Deliver health & safety and operational training to production teams
● Act as designated Fire Officer for assigned areas
● Support production and operational planning alongside senior management
● Monitor absence levels and maintain accurate records
● Maintain clear communication between management and production teams
● Analyse operational KPIs and performance data to identify improvement opportunities

Essential Requirements
● Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum)
● 5+ years' Continuous Improvement / Operational Improvement experience
● Manufacturing or production environment background
● Proven track record delivering measurable operational improvements
● Strong understanding of operational processes and CI methodologies
● Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis
● Ability to influence teams and drive positive cultural change
● Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and organisational skills
● Comfortable balancing strategic projects with hands-on shop floor involvement
● Resilient, pragmatic, and proactive approach