Continuous Improvement Lead

Continuous Improvement Lead - Gloucester (hybrid) - £55k-£60k

You will own the continuous improvement and automation portfolio, identifying opportunities across both technical and non-technical workflows. Leading a small team of Continuous Improvement specialists and automation developers, you will oversee design, delivery and rollout of solutions while embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and functions including HR, Finance, IT, Learning & Development and Change to manage operational, technical and people impacts.

this role is requiring someone to beable to pass MV vetting. For this you must have lived and worked in the UK for the last 5-years.

Key Responsibilities for the Continuous Improvement Lead:

Build and manage a pipeline of improvement and automation initiatives aligned to strategic priorities
Lead delivery of workflow optimisation, RPA and M365-based automation solutions
Develop business cases, benefits tracking and sustainability measures
Establish governance, reporting and KPI frameworks for oversight and assurance
Line-manage and develop a multi-disciplinary CI team
Embed standardised ways of working, continuous improvement capability and data-led decision making

Experience of the Continuous Improvement Lead:

Experience leading Continuous Improvement teams in complex environments
Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent CI methodologies
Experience delivering automation and digital workflow solutions (RPA, Power Automate, M365)
Proven ability to manage governance, benefits realisation and senior stakeholder engagement
Confident leader with strong coaching, delivery and change management capability

Benefits for the Continuous Improvement Lead:

Enhanced pension
32 days annual leave, rising over time
Flexible working
Recognition awards
Wellbeing
On-site gym
+ more

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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