Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Salary: £55,000 Industry: FMCG Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Shift: Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm Benefits: * Permanent full-time role within a growing FMCG production site * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Company pension scheme * Private UK healthcare provision * Life assurance * On-site parking and facilities * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support * Opportunity to lead continuous improvement and career progression within a supportive environment Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to join a high-performing manufacturing site. The successful candidate will lead, implement, and embed improvement initiatives across operations, with a focus on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction. This role is immediate start and ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, process improvement, and driving cultural change. Key CI Manager Responsibilities: * Lead training and development of continuous improvement principles across the site * Improve decision-making and problem-solving at all levels to accelerate change * Manage improvement projects across labour, materials, and overheads to support profit targets * Analyse data, track KPIs, and identify improvement opportunities * Optimise and streamline processes to boost efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction * Support asset care initiatives with operations and engineering * Drive a continuous improvement culture impacting safety, quality, service, cost, and people * Share best practices across sites and departments * Role model company values and behaviours Required CI Manager Experience & Skills: Essential: * Proven experience in continuous improvement / process improvement within manufacturing * Proactive approach with strong attention to detail, ensuring tasks are completed thoroughly * Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident, competent, and collaborative decision maker * Demonstrable track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver change * Flexible and self-motivated, able to work under own initiative * Fully computer literate, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word * Full UK driving licence with no restrictions Desirable: * Experience in FMCG manufacturing * Lean manufacturing knowledge, including implementation of Lean structures and tools * Strong leadership experience, including change management delivery * Degree or HND in Food Science, Engineering, or related field * Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment * Familiarity with Six Sigma / SPC techniques in process manufacturing OPEN TO RELOCATORS