Continuous Improvement Lead

2 days ago

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Hawk 3 Talent Solutions Full time £40,000 per year

Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead

Blackburn, Lancashire BB1

£40,000 per annum

Hours:
9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Contract Type:
Permanent

Overview

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting a proactive and experienced Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead to drive operational excellence and lean transformation across a manufacturing site based in Blackburn, Lancashire, with a strong focus on shop floor activities. This role is pivotal in achieving world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, and in their absence to the Plant Manager, the CI Lead will support site-wide initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed sustainable improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage annual productivity improvement programmes, including monthly reviews and reporting.
  • Facilitate structured sessions for idea generation and prioritisation.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship across all levels of the organisation.
  • Maintain financial records and programme health data (e.g., productivity tracker).
  • Identify and manage multiple CI projects using lean methodologies and governance.
  • Develop data-driven presentations and business cases for process improvements.
  • Analyse manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Drive profitability and growth through strategic CI initiatives.
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews and establish robust control plans.
  • Deliver theoretical and practical training in Lean methodology.
  • Align CI strategy with broader site strategy and foster a positive CI culture.
  • Collaborate with CI specialists across other facilities to share best practices.
  • Lead cultural change through CI/LEAN strategy development and implementation.
  • Build a continuous improvement environment to support ongoing change.
  • Ensure sustainability through standardised CI project practices.
  • Strengthen relationships across technical, engineering, production, and quality teams.
  • Monitor performance against control plans, KPIs, and budget metrics.
  • Identify improvement opportunities using data analysis and value stream mapping.
  • Enhance data capture and process control systems.
  • Partner with technical and engineering managers to lead strategic CI projects.
  • Solve manufacturing problems and implement timely solutions.
  • Support new product introductions and process development.
  • Coordinate Phase Gate processes to meet R&D objectives.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum
  • Standard working hours with a healthy work-life balance
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative and innovative working environment
  • Involvement in strategic projects with real impact

If you would like to apply for the role of Continuous Improvement Lead then please email your CV to or call Deb on

Closing date is Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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