Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager
£40,000 £45,000 per annum plus benefits

Swansea

Winberry are working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Continuous Improvement Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Continuous Improvement professional to make a real impact by enhancing processes, reducing waste, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and waste elimination
• Analyse workflows to uncover inefficiencies and improvement areas
• Lead improvement initiatives using Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Monitor improvements to ensure long-term sustainability
• Define project scope, objectives, and success measures
• Develop and deliver structured improvement plans
• Support change management to ensure successful adoption of new processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise initiatives based on business impact
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and wider teams
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Provide coaching on Lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices
• Promote a collaborative and solutions-focused culture
• Use data to identify trends and support decision-making
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Provide updates on improvement initiatives and outcomes

About You

We re looking for a proactive and analytical individual with a passion for driving change and improving performance.

Essential:

• Experience in a Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, or similar role
• Proven track record of delivering improvements in a fast-paced or operational environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies and tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Desirable:

• Experience within manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environments
• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or above)
• Experience leading cross-functional projects
• Advanced data analysis skills

What You ll Bring

• A proactive, results-driven mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Adaptability in a fast-changing environment
• A genuine passion for continuous improvement and innovation

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one s identity.

All of our employee s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.