Continuous Improvement Manager

6 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom The Navigator Company Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team at The Navigator Company. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for driving process excellence and continuous improvement across our manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project manage all continuous improvement activities within a standard framework to engage all employees and drive a culture change.
  • Champion a safety-first approach and implement effective processes to improve factory performance.
  • Work closely with the Operations Manager and wider team to identify improvement opportunities through data analysis and standard lean tools.
  • Provide monthly reports of current improvement opportunities to demonstrate progress.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally in a continuous improvement role or able to evidence working in process development within a similar setting.

You will hold a strong understanding of lean principles and have experience with tools such as VSM, 5S, Problem Solving, SIC, and visual management standards.

A people person with a positive attitude and strong communication and organisational skills, you will be a natural leader who can motivate and engage employees to drive process excellence.

About Us

The Navigator Company is a leading integrated European forest-to-paper producer and key player in the Western European tissue market. We are committed to delivering the best possible value to consumers on essential everyday tissue, household, and personal hygiene products.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to drive process excellence in a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you.



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