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Continuous Improvement Deployment Manager

Hiring Organisation
KP Snacks
Location
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Continuous Improvement Deployment Manager (known internally as IWS Deployment Manager) Hellaby (Home of KP Nuts) On-site Join our snack-loving team Were looking for an IWS Deployment Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your … class manufacturing. Reporting to the Site IWS Manager, you'll work closely with Pillar Leads, leaders and frontline colleagues to embed a culture of continuous improvement, ownership and operational excellence. You'll help teams identify opportunities, solve problems at their root cause and implement sustainable improvements that ...

Maintenance Manager

Hiring Organisation
Stirling Warrington
Location
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60,000
Maintenance & Reliability Manager Salary: £60,000 depending on experience Manufacturing Engineering Reliability Continuous Improvement An established UK manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Manager to strengthen its engineering function and drive improvements in asset performance, equipment reliability and production efficiency. This … senior, hands-on opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working where maintenance, manufacturing, data and continuous improvement come together. Youll play a key role in improving the reliability of critical production assets, reducing unplanned downtime and developing a more proactive approach to maintenance across a multi-site ...

Operations Manager

Hiring Organisation
Jenkin Halls Recruitment
Location
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£55,000
Production line and assembly area You will be responsible for the manufacture of all finished products to external customers and for implementing and managing continuous improvement techniques by providing excellent leadership and direction of the Operational teams. Daily Responsibilities: Leadership of all operations employees with 2 direct … actively promote a proactive approach to Health & Safety Management. Ensure the highest standards of housekeeping are maintained. Live and demonstrate the company values. Continuous Improvement Ensure a disciplined approach to data and root cause analysis. Lead projects that eliminate waste through all areas of Operations. Analyse processes ...

Business Systems & Transformation Lead

Hiring Organisation
WALLACE HIND SELECTION LIMITED
Location
Halifax, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
Basic Salary £65-75k + Pension + 30 Days Holiday
Skipton We have a great story to tell: · We have built a strong reputation through quality products, excellent customer service and a commitment to continuous improvement · As the business continues to grow, we're investing in our systems, processes and capabilities to ensure we're well positioned … growth, helping shape how the business operates through better use of systems, data and technology THE OPPORTUNITY : Business Systems & Transformation Lead - ERP, Business Systems, Continuous Improvement Many people would describe this as an ERP role. They're wrong. Yes, the ERP sits at the centre ...

Business Systems & Transformation Lead

Hiring Organisation
WALLACE HIND SELECTION LIMITED
Location
Rochdale, Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
Basic Salary £65-75k + Pension + 30 Days Holiday
Skipton We have a great story to tell: · We have built a strong reputation through quality products, excellent customer service and a commitment to continuous improvement · As the business continues to grow, we're investing in our systems, processes and capabilities to ensure we're well positioned … growth, helping shape how the business operates through better use of systems, data and technology THE OPPORTUNITY : Business Systems & Transformation Lead - ERP, Business Systems, Continuous Improvement Many people would describe this as an ERP role. They're wrong. Yes, the ERP sits at the centre ...

Head of Operations

Hiring Organisation
GREENWORLD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Location
Alsager, Cheshire, UK
Head of Operations Permanent Location: Alsager, Cheshire (5 days a week onsite) Skills: Operations Management, Warehouse Management, Budget Management, P&L, KPIs, Continuous Improvement, People Management Greenworld Technologies is an established technology services business supporting organisations with the secure management, processing, refurbishment and lifecycle management … performance, productivity, people and process. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for warehouse and onsite operational performance, financial and KPI management, continuous improvement and service delivery. The role The Head of Operations will take ownership of day-to-day operational performance across the business ...

Master Data Specialist

Hiring Organisation
Amcor
Location
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
enable efficient production planning, accurate costing, and effective reporting. The position requires strong attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. The Master Data Specialist will lead structured processes for new product setup, manage data changes through business governance (e.g, MDG requests), and drive … with highest waste for root cause investigation Support performance tracking through data extraction, validation, and interpretation Monthly master data reporting and KPI Operational Support & Continuous Improvement Lead weekly Finished Goods (FG) review meetings to align data with operational requirements Support key projects related to waste reduction ...

Maintenance Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Kerry Group
Location
menstrie, north east scotland, united kingdom
continental shift team, you will play a key role in delivering planned and preventative maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with production and engineering teams to maximise equipment performance, minimise downtime, and support operational excellence. This position operates … successful candidate will bring strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, a proactive approach to maintenance, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly within FMCG or food production, together with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic production setting, will ...

Industrial Engineer – Manufacturing Systems & Operational Excellence

Hiring Organisation
ABB
Location
City and Borough of Leeds, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full Time
role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. Work model: onsite in Leeds Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive productivity, quality, and cost improvements. Analyse and optimise manufacturing processes, identifying … engineering changes, and manufacturing feasibility assessments, ensuring successful integration into production. Promote operational excellence and best practice, coaching colleagues and supporting the adoption of continuous improvement methodologies. Support capacity planning, resource optimisation, and manufacturing cost reduction initiatives to improve overall operational performance. Drive improvements in manufacturing data ...

Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias

Hiring Organisation
KP Snacks
Location
Rotherham, England, United Kingdom
efficiently and reliably. Working closely with Operations and Engineering teams, you'll use your technical expertise to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance and drive Continuous Improvement across your designated area. You'll take ownership of both planned and reactive maintenance activities, using lean manufacturing tools and root … class maintenance Ensure Planned Maintenance activities are completed effectively, defects are identified and resolved, and equipment remains reliable and operating at its best Driving Continuous Improvement Use lean manufacturing tools, root cause analysis and loss elimination techniques to reduce downtime, improve efficiency and eliminate waste Supporting operational ...

Operations Manager

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
business priorities into scalable operating models Strong business acumen Exceptional stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Experience leading change, transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives Strong communication skills Customer-focused mindset Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‐on execution Proven experience leading Customer Experience … leaders and developing people leadership capability Demonstrated experience designing and implementing scalable operational processes, frameworks, and ways of working Proven experience driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and measurable business outcomes Demonstrated experience using data, insights, and metrics to influence decision making and improve performance Proven experience leading ...

Financial Controller

Location
Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
role combines hands-on financial management with the development of business intelligence, commercial reporting and digital systems integration. The Financial Controller will drive continuous improvement through automation, data analytics and the production of meaningful management information that enables the Senior Leadership Team to make timely, evidence-based … member of the Senior Leadership Team. Support and challenge the Managing Director and SLT with commercially focused financial advice. Promote financial discipline, accountability and continuous improvement across the business. Lead by example and create a high-performing finance function. Foster collaboration between Finance, Commercial and Operations. Lead ...

Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Stirling Warrington
Location
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60,000
efficiency, quality, productivity and cost. The role would suit an Automation, Manufacturing or Production Engineer with strong experience of robotics, PLC-controlled systems and continuous improvement , who enjoys working directly with production teams and delivering practical solutions within a complex manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Identify, develop … cost-benefit analysis and provide technical input into capital investment decisions. Lead and support automation and engineering projects from concept through to implementation. Drive continuous improvement using data analysis, Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving techniques. Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and other cross-functional teams ...

Test Engineering Manager

Hiring Organisation
Catalyst
Location
County Durham, North East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£70,000
function across the business, with overall accountability for manufacturing test development, automated test equipment, production test systems, production engineering, manufacturing process optimisation and continuous improvement. The Test Engineering Manager will be responsible for strong technical leadership in automated test development and LabVIEW-based systems with responsibility for leading Production … improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, throughput, labour utilisation and operational performance. The position plays a key role in supporting product lifecycle management, NPI, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. Main Responsibilities Define and implement the company's manufacturing test strategy. Lead development of production and service test ...

Senior Demand Planner

Hiring Organisation
Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited
Location
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
4HANA, SAP IBP, Excel and Power BI, you’ll provide clear insight through forecasting, reporting and KPI analysis, while supporting wider planning projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end demand planning for assigned markets, categories and customers. Develop accurate statistical and collaborative forecasts … when required. Develop KPI reporting and use SAP, SAP IBP, Excel and Power BI to support planning and decision-making. Support regional/EMEA continuous improvement, system enhancements and planning projects. About You You will be an experienced Demand Planner with a strong understanding of forecasting ...

Group Application Development Manager

Hiring Organisation
DFS Furniture Ltd
Location
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Development team, helping to shape priorities, manage demand and identify opportunities to improve the way we work. With a focus on leadership, collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll coach and develop a talented team, drive efficiencies, monitor performance and contribute to the wider Application Development & Test strategy … Software Development across DFS Group, managing demand, priorities and stakeholder relationships. Managing backlogs, sprints, workload planning and resource capacity to support effective delivery. Driving continuous improvement by simplifying processes, standardising ways of working and improving team efficiency. Ensuring software development policies, procedures and standards align with industry ...

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Hiring Organisation
DFS Head Office
Location
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Development team, helping to shape priorities, manage demand and identify opportunities to improve the way we work. With a focus on leadership, collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll coach and develop a talented team, drive efficiencies, monitor performance and contribute to the wider Application Development & Test strategy … Software Development across DFS Group, managing demand, priorities and stakeholder relationships. Managing backlogs, sprints, workload planning and resource capacity to support effective delivery. Driving continuous improvement by simplifying processes, standardising ways of working and improving team efficiency. Ensuring software development policies, procedures and standards align with industry ...

Graduate Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Stirling Warrington
Location
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40000 - £45400/annum
complex production environment. Working closely with manufacturing, engineering and operational teams, you will gain exposure to robotics, automation, PLC systems, process optimisation and continuous improvement , while taking responsibility for projects that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality and productivity. The Role You will be involved in identifying … concept through to implementation. Carrying out cost-benefit analysis to support investment decisions. Analysing manufacturing data to identify opportunities for improvement. Applying Lean and continuous improvement methodologies to production processes. Working with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, quality and manufacturing capability. Supporting the introduction ...

Production Manager

Hiring Organisation
Prospex Recruitment
Location
East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£50000 - £60000/annum
technologies and powerful systems. We are looking for a highly driven, data-oriented Production/Studio Manager to lead regional production performance, planning, and continuous improvement across their artwork and CGI operations. You will play a key role in shaping how production is planned, measured, and optimised … making. A strong technical understanding of, and hands-on experience within, the CGI packaging packshot industry would be a distinct advantage. Responsibilities: Production Performance & Continuous Improvement: Lead and optimise regional production performance, ensuring delivery against SLAs, quality standards, and key efficiency metrics. Drive continuous improvement ...

Automation and Facilities Manager

Hiring Organisation
Winsearch
Location
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£85,000
disciplined team and supporting a wider workforce of around 70 FTEs. The remit covers proactive maintenance, asset care, facilities management, compliance, contractor control and continuous improvement across all automated systems and site infrastructure. You will work closely with Operations, H&S, Procurement, Property, Control Room and external … Leading and developing the onsite Automation and Facilities team Delivering structured coaching, performance reviews and development plans Driving a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement Managing automation and facilities activity across a 24/7 operation Transitioning the site from reactive to proactive maintenance Managing asset ...

Electrical Control & Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Morgan Ryder
Location
Liverpool, Merseyside, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£55,000
charging and generous pension Are you an Automation, Control Systems or EC&I Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement? We are recruiting for successful, global manufacturer at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Liverpool. With significant recent investment … material handling solutions. The Role Working closely with Engineering, Production and Maintenance teams, you will lead automation upgrades, system integration projects, troubleshooting activities and continuous improvement initiatives across a highly automated production environment. You will: Support and develop PLC, HMI, SCADA and control systems across the manufacturing ...

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Hiring Organisation
Theo James Recruitment
Location
Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£50000 - £55000/annum Overtime
established manufacturer Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment Ongoing technical training and development Exposure to electrical, electronic and mechanical systems Continuous improvement involvement Long-term career development Specialist high-tech manufacturing environment The Company: An established, high-tech manufacturing business is looking … within a specialist semiconductor manufacturing environment, the company uses state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound equipment and places a strong emphasis on reliability, continuous improvement and technical development. This is an excellent opportunity for an Equipment Technician who enjoys technically challenging fault finding and wants ...

Maintenance Technician

Hiring Organisation
Kinetic PLC
Location
Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40000 - £46000/annum
mechanical bias to ensure the reliability and availability of plant and machinery. This role is focused on minimizing downtime through effective maintenance, SMED activities, continuous improvement projects, and strict adherence to health and safety standards. Key Responsibilities; Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to keep machinery operating … participate in SMED activities to reduce downtime. Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth operations and equipment availability. Support and actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives, promoting best operational practices. Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legislation (Health & Safety, Quality, Environment, HSE, COSHH ...

Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Progressive Recruitment
Location
Middleton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£55000 - £58000/annum Bonus + Package
Role Supporting and developing Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC systems. Maintaining and improving SCADA , control and automation systems. Delivering automation improvement and Continuous Improvement projects. Conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions. Improving automation reliability and manufacturing performance. Supporting capital investment and automation … working with pumps, valves, drives and flow systems. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. A proactive approach to reliability improvement and Continuous Improvement activities. The ability to identify opportunities to improve plant performance, maintainability and automation reliability. Experience within Food Manufacturing or FMCG ...

Fleet Services Team Manager

Hiring Organisation
MICHELIN Connected Fleet
Location
Greater Leeds Area, United Kingdom
Technical Validation, Installation Partners (external IP teams as well), Lead Engineers, etc. to ensure successful customer satisfaction. You will be also be fostering a continuous improvement mindset within the team that will allow for continuous growth. It is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong people … management skills, a keen eye for process and quality, and the ability to balance operational delivery with continuous improvement. WHAT WILL I BE DOING: Team Leadership: Day-to-day management: Lead, coach and motivate a team of Tech Support Agents, running regular 1:1s, team meetings and performance reviews ...