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EMEA Commercial Finance Operations Continuous Improvement Leader

Hiring Organisation
Eaton Corporation
Location
Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 70 K
belongs? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work.What you’ll do:The Continuous Improvement Leader is accountable for driving process simplification, standardisation, and automation across Commercial Finance Operations, ensuring that close, forecasting, revenue recognition … removing structural inefficiencies and manual work, and supporting other Commercial Finance pillars where process improvements enable better execution — without absorbing operational ownership." 1. Leads Continuous Improvement Across CFOps Core ProcessesDrives Lean‐based improvement initiatives across close, forecasting, RevRec, and project finance processesIdentifies root causes ...

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Lead

Hiring Organisation
Pontoon
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Salary negotiable
Title : Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Lead Location : Wokingham (Hybrid) Contract Length : 6 months We are seeking an experienced Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement professional to drive process simplification, automation and operational efficiency across a large corporate environment. This role will focus on identifying manual … processes, improving end-to-end workflows and delivering measurable business improvements across Vendor Management, Procurement, Legal and Reporting functions. Key Responsibilities : Continuous Improvement & Process Optimisation Lead comprehensive reviews of existing VMO processes, controls, and governance frameworks. Identify and implement opportunities to simplify, standardise, and enhance operations across ...

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Lead

Hiring Organisation
Pontoon
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Title : Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Lead Location : Wokingham (Hybrid) Contract Length : 6 months We are seeking an experienced Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement professional to drive process simplification, automation and operational efficiency across a large corporate environment. This role will focus on identifying manual … processes, improving end-to-end workflows and delivering measurable business improvements across Vendor Management, Procurement, Legal and Reporting functions. Key Responsibilities : Continuous Improvement & Process Optimisation Lead comprehensive reviews of existing VMO processes, controls, and governance frameworks. Identify and implement opportunities to simplify, standardise, and enhance operations across ...

Manufacturing Planning and Systems Coordinator

Hiring Organisation
First Call Contract Services Ltd
Location
Erith, Kent, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Systems Coordinator to join a growing manufacturing operation. This is a varied and important role, supporting production planning, SAP systems, inventory control, reporting and continuous improvement . You will work closely across Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Quality and Finance to ensure manufacturing operations run efficiently and that … work instructions. Create process flowcharts and process documentation. Maintain document control systems and registers. Ensure production documentation remains accurate and up to date. Continuous Improvement Support and track continuous improvement initiatives focused on: Waste reduction. Labour efficiency. Inventory optimisation. Process standardisation. SAP process improvements. ...

Lead Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Reed
Location
Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Salary negotiable
Leader Salary: £62,000 - £66,000 Location: Slough Job Purpose: The Lead Automation Engineer - Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of automated production equipment within the factory. This role combines hands-on technical expertise in automation and controls with leadership responsibilities … both effective maintenance and strategic enhancements of electrical control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and automation software. Key Responsibilities Automation and Controls: Own the performance and continuous improvement of PLC, HMI, and automated control systems. Diagnose and resolve complex faults in PLC logic, electrical controls, and machine interfaces. Maintain ...

Quality Assurance Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Cerebra
Location
Tadworth, Surrey, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40,000
postholder will be expected to actively participate in the manufacture, refurbishment, modification, testing and validation of products, whilst also leading quality, compliance, and continuous improvement activities. Key Areas of Responsibility 1. Technical Leadership Act as the technical lead and engineering authority for all products manufactured, refurbished … improvement, and the introduction of new products, technologies and manufacturing processes. 2. Quality and Medical Device Compliance Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS). Ensure products are manufactured, refurbished, and maintained in accordance with applicable quality procedures, medical ...

Vice President, Business Operations

Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Global, ensuring that business processes, systems, governance, and operational strategies support the organisation’s growth and delivery objectives. This role provides executive leadership across Continuous Improvement and Information Technology with a focus on enterprise maturity, process governance, reporting, and organisational effectiveness. Working closely with the Executive & Senior … operational performance. Lead operational planning and governance across multiple business functions and regions. Create scalable frameworks to support company growth, transformation, and service delivery. Continuous Improvement Lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives across business functions. Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and optimize processes. Establish ...

Manufacturing Systems Process Engineer

Hiring Organisation
McLaren Group
Location
Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 70 K
Professional - (L-17) Working time Full Time Contract type Permanent Working pattern 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday What to Expect Lead and support the continuous improvement of McLaren’s manufacturing systems and related business processes, ensuring operational teams have robust, efficient and well-controlled digital processes from … teams, vendors and technical specialists.Support controlled change, testing, release readiness and adoption activity for production-critical manufacturing systems.Contribute to process governance, operational resilience and continuous improvement while working within appropriate IT/OT, security and service-management boundaries.Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities that ...

Head of Operational Excellence

Location
Thatcham, England, United Kingdom
help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. The Opportunity This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, digital transformation, and supply chain efficiency across our healthcare services operations. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing … throughout the UK. What You'll Do As Head of Operational Excellence, you will: Lead and deliver operational excellence initiatives across Healthcare Services. Drive continuous improvement programmes, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, eliminate waste, and optimise performance. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams ...

Order to Cash Global Process Owner

Hiring Organisation
Serco Group
Location
Hook, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 80 K
lead a global network of Process Leads and SMEs, influencing stakeholders across multiple regions to embed best practice, improve governance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role combines strategic leadership, governance oversight, systems alignment, and transformation delivery within a complex multinational environment. Key Responsibilities Define and lead … Operations to support process transformation and strategic priorities Lead, coach, and develop a global community of process professionals, promoting collaboration, capability development, and continuous improvement What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a strong Finance leader with deep process governance and transformation expertise within complex ...

Production Manager

Hiring Organisation
Gas
Location
Basingstoke, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£50,000
relationships, they are looking to add a Production Manager to their Basingstoke team. As a Production Manager, you'll join a collaborative business where continuous improvement is encouraged, quality is paramount, and you'll play a key role in driving manufacturing performance and team development. Role … accountability and collaboration Working closely with engineering, quality and supply chain teams to optimise manufacturing processes and resolve production issues Monitoring performance metrics, implementing continuous improvement initiatives and supporting strategic production planning This Production Manager role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing ...

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Hiring Organisation
Orion Electrotech Manufacturing
Location
Didcot, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60,000
global customer base and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, safety-critical products. With decades of engineering expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement, the business is investing in its manufacturing capability to support ongoing growth and operational excellence. As part of an international group … Operations team. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, you will be responsible for the leadership, development and performance of Manufacturing Engineering, NPI Industrialisation, Continuous Improvement and Equipment Maintenance activities across the site. This role will play a key part in delivering the manufacturing strategy, supporting new product ...

Release Engineer

Hiring Organisation
EUROPEAN SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS (UK) LIMITED
Location
Burgess Hill, West Sussex, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£70,000
dependencies Coordinate resolution of blocking issues and incidents during release cycles Lead rollback planning and execution where required Quality & Process Improvement Drive continuous improvement of release management processes and tooling Implement and maintain best practices for CI/CD pipelines and automation Partner with … ensure robust testing and release quality gates Analyse release KPIs such as deployment frequency, lead time, release success rate, and rollback incidents to drive continuous improvement Identify opportunities to automate repetitive release tasks and improve deployment efficiency Key Skills & Experience Technical Competence Strong understanding of mobile application ...

Product Team Lead

Hiring Organisation
Birketts LLP
Location
Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
achieve their next level’. The work you will be doing As Product Delivery Team Leader, you will support the successful evolution and continuous improvement of Birketts' digital products and services. Working closely with business stakeholders, Product Managers, Business Analysts and technical leadership, you will ensure that … more product-led approach. You will coach Business Analysts and Product Managers, helping to develop product management capability, encourage collaboration with stakeholders, and promote continuous learning and improvement across digital product teams. You will work closely with the firm's Business Change function on firmwide initiatives delivered ...

GBS Process Improvement Technical Analyst (Power Platform)

Hiring Organisation
Centrica - CHP
Location
Windsor, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Microsoft Power Platform. Combining technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement, you'll deliver practical solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making and support continuous improvement across the business. This is a hands-on role with a focus on execution, innovation and driving value through automation and data … Build and enhance Power Apps, Power Automate workflows and supporting data structures to streamline business processes and reduce manual effort. Support the administration and continuous improvement of SharePoint sites, hubs and content, ensuring a positive user experience and compliance with governance standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand ...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

Hiring Organisation
Matchtech
Location
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 75,000 Annual
test equipment optimisation. Ensure production equipment remains appropriately qualified, calibrated, and fit for purpose. Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement where appropriate. Continuous Improvement Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across electronics manufacturing processes. Analyse production performance data to identify opportunities … shop-floor manufacturing process ownership and problem-solving capability. Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing effective corrective actions. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Ability to develop, document, and standardise manufacturing processes and work instructions. Desirable Experience Defence electronics manufacturing Aerospace electronics production Avionics ...

Lead QAT Analyst

Hiring Organisation
United Kingdom Government
Location
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 60 K
functional and non-functional testing activities.Analyse, interpret, and communicate test outcomes and quality metrics, ensuring risks, issues, and recommendations are clearly understood by stakeholders.Champion continuous improvement, automation, and quality engineering practices, and the adoption of modern testing approaches across delivery teams.Main Core Duties: At this role level … mentor staff, supporting capability development and building high-performing teams.Build effective relationships with delivery teams, stakeholders, and supplier teams to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvement of quality outcomes.Essential Criteria The successful candidate will need to demonstrate practical knowledge and experience in the following: Experience leading technical ...

Quality Assurance Manager

Hiring Organisation
Welford Healthcare Ltd
Location
St. Albans, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
nursing care homes. The role is key to ensuring all homes achieve and maintain a good rating in all CQC key questions, while supporting continuous improvement across the business. This role combines compliance oversight, proactive support to Home Managers, and strategic input into quality assurance systems … reviews Undertake follow-up visits for homes rated Requires Improvement and carry out thematic or ad hoc audits where required Oversee Continuous Improvement Plans (CIPs), monitoring progress weekly or monthly as appropriate and chairing CIP review meetings with Home Managers and Operations teams Maintain robust ...

Senior Legal Process Designer

Hiring Organisation
Birketts LLP
Location
Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
consulting, legal project management or professional services transformation. Strong stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, process mapping and communication skills are essential. Experience with legal technology, continuous improvement methodologies and law firm operating models would be highly advantageous. Main Responsibilities include: Analyse current legal service delivery processes across practice … issues, rework, unnecessary variation and opportunities for standardisation or automation. Create clear process maps, standard operating procedures, playbooks, templates and process documentation. Embed continuous improvement disciplines into legal teams, balancing efficiency with quality, regulatory obligations and client expectations. Support firm-wide transformation initiatives that modernise how legal ...

Operations Manager

Hiring Organisation
Redline Group Ltd
Location
Eastbourne, East Sussex, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£90,000
have experience with PCBA and leading a manufacturing or production team. The Operations Manager will provide strategic leadership across Production, Engineering, Test, Planning and Continuous Improvement functions, developing high-performing teams while driving a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. The role will be responsible … aligned to business objectives and customer demand. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the successful candidate will champion Lean Manufacturing principles, lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, optimise manufacturing performance through process improvement and technology investment, and support new product introduction while ensuring the operation ...

Senior Legal Process Designer

Hiring Organisation
Birketts
Location
Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom
Salary
£ 80 K
consulting, legal project management or professional services transformation. Strong stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, process mapping and communication skills are essential. Experience with legal technology, continuous improvement methodologies and law firm operating models would be highly advantageous.Main Responsibilities include:Analyse current legal service delivery processes across practice groups … bottlenecks, hand-off issues, rework, unnecessary variation and opportunities for standardisation or automation.Create clear process maps, standard operating procedures, playbooks, templates and process documentation.Embed continuous improvement disciplines into legal teams, balancing efficiency with quality, regulatory obligations and client expectations.Support firm-wide transformation initiatives that modernise how legal ...

Identity and Access Management Manager

Hiring Organisation
Kensington Mortgage Company
Location
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
across an organisation's security landscape? At Kensington, we're looking for an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of our IAM capability, ensuring secure, compliant and controlled access to systems, applications and data across the business. About the Role … aligned with organisational objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for an IAM specialist who enjoys combining technical expertise with governance, risk management and continuous improvement activities. Key Responsibilities Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Identity and Access Management policies, processes and controls. ...

IT Service Integration Lead

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
together – You will bring stakeholders together from across our business and our providers and get their input and commitment to aligned plans Focus on continuous improvement – You will bring a mindset of continuous improvement to everything we do, challenging the status quo and coaching … need to have a calm approach to issue resolution and will need to keep a focus on working through issues to achieve key goals Continuous Improvement Mindset – This will be needed to drive the optimisation of the SIAM model, working with wider stakeholders to look at ongoing ...

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location
Abingdon, England, United Kingdom
manufacturing processes, procedures, systems and equipment Identify, evaluate and implement automation, digitisation and Industry 4.0 solutions Lead programme management of NPI, CAPEX, automation and continuous improvement projects Support Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities Drive manufacturing cost reduction, waste elimination and productivity improvement … best practices Facilitate root cause investigations and structured problem solving using methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC and CAPA Lead and facilitate the site Continuous Improvement programme including training, coaching and project delivery Manage CAPEX budgets and departmental expenditure, including preparation of business cases Develop and review KPIs ...

Sr Manager, End User Services & Workplace Technology

Hiring Organisation
Hollister
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Salary
> £ 150 K
Location: WinnershDepartment: ITSummaryThe Senior Manager, End User Services & Workplace Technology is a senior IT leader responsible for the strategy, service delivery, operational stability, and continuous improvement of end user support and workplace technology services across the enterprise. This role has direct accountability for the global service desk … leadership during escalations and major incidents affecting user productivity, driving timely resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.Performance optimization, metrics, and continuous improvementEstablish measurable performance standards for service levels, response and resolution times, ticket quality, endpoint compliance, user satisfaction, executive support quality, and workplace technology availability.Use ...