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EMEA Commercial Finance Operations Continuous Improvement Leader

Hiring Organisation
Eaton Corporation
Location
Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
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 ...

Continuous Improvement Lead

Hiring Organisation
Pontoon
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Salary negotiable
Title : 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 … 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 VMO activities. Re-engineer ...

Continuous Improvement Lead

Location
Wokingham, England, United Kingdom
Title: 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 … 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 VMO activities. Re-engineer ...

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

Location
Wokingham, England, United Kingdom
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 ...

Continuous Improvement Manager

Hiring Organisation
Forza Doors Ltd
Location
Partridge Green, West Sussex, UK
Continuous Improvement Manager is Forza's technical authority and custodian for continuous improvement methodology across manufacturing. The role owns the common approach to value stream mapping, A3/PDCA, root cause analysis, FMEA, standard work, visual management, problem-solving governance and benefit validation. … culture where problems are made visible early, knowledge is organisational property, standards are constructively challenged and prevention replaces firefighting. EXPERIENCE Significant experience leading continuous improvement or operational excellence activity in a manufacturing environment. A strong record of delivering measurable and sustained improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost ...

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 Engineering Manager

Location
Abingdon, England, United Kingdom
maintaining reliable manufacturing equipment to support business growth, quality, delivery and cost objectives. The team is made up as follows:* Manufacturing Engineering* NPI Industrialisation* Continuous Improvement* TPM & Shopfloor Equipment MaintenanceYou will:* Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering function, ensuring effective deployment of resources to support Safety, Quality … 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 ...

Order to Cash Global Process Owner

Hiring Organisation
Serco Group
Location
Hook, Hampshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
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 ...

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 ...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - - Electronic & Electromechanical Products

Hiring Organisation
Verso Recruitment Group
Location
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Tylers Green, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£55000 - £65000/annum £55,000 to £65,000 basic + benefits
introduce new products, they’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to take a broad, hands-on role across New Product Introduction, production support and continuous improvement . This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with design, production and supply chain teams and wants genuine … cell headcount planning . Providing hands-on engineering support to production, resolving manufacturing issues and identifying opportunities to improve yield, quality and efficiency. Driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across manufacturing processes. Supporting engineering changes and ongoing product maintenance. Working with suppliers and supply chain teams ...

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 ...

Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Azenta Life Sciences
Location
RH5, Wotton, Surrey, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all automation systems, within an injection moulding manufacturing and assembly environment. The role focuses on improving production efficiency, quality, safety, and equipment reliability through the effective use of robotics, PLC controls, vision systems … Participate in Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Automation (DFA) reviews. Assist with process validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ where applicable. Continuous Improvement Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, scrap reduction, cycle time reduction, and labour efficiency. Utilise Lean Manufacturing ...

Service Delivery Manager

Location
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
month contract (potential for extension) Security: SC required or ability to obtain Purpose of the Role The Service Delivery Manager supports the delivery and continuous improvement of the NDH(D) service in alignment with ITIL v3 and Defence/public‐sector governance standards. The role ensures that … wider RN/MOD Lead on Major Incident Management and service‐restoration activities Coordinate with wider ISS team (ILS, Training, application onboarding) to ensure continuous service delivery and development and a seamless customer experience Service Reporting Produce monthly reporting packs covering SLA performance, KPIs, backlog, trends, and risks Develop ...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

Location
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Performance Assurance Manager

Location
Redhill, England, United Kingdom
This role acts as a key assurance interface with the client and internal stakeholders, providing confidence that service performance, asset sustainability, data integrity and continuous improvement activities are managed in a structured, auditable and contractually compliant manner. Key duties include: Manage and oversee the Contractor's obligations … condition risks, data quality issues or service degradation are identified, ensuring appropriate visibility to the client and internal senior management. Support service recovery and continuous improvement by identifying recurring performance themes, assurance gaps and opportunities to improve service stability, reliability, operational efficiency and long‐term service sustainability. ...

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. ...

Business Analyst

Hiring Organisation
ESP Utilities Group Ltd
Location
Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom
validating outputs against requirements, and supporting defect resolution Support operational readiness by contributing to training needs, user guidance, handover materials, and business adoption planning Continuous Improvement Promote a data-driven and process-led approach to business change. Support the identification of opportunities to improve operational efficiency, governance … experience working as a Business Analyst or similar role within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Strong experience in business process analysis, process mapping, and continuous improvement. Demonstrable experience of requirements elicitation, documentation, and validation. Experience working across business and technology teams to translate business needs into structured requirements ...

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 ...

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location
Abingdon, England, United Kingdom
implementation of manufacturing processes, procedures, systems and equipmentIdentify, evaluate and implement automation, digitisation and Industry 4.0 solutionsLead programme management of NPI, CAPEX, automation and continuous improvement projectsSupport Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activitiesDrive manufacturing cost reduction, waste elimination and productivity improvement … standards, methods and best practicesFacilitate root cause investigations and structured problem solving using methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC and CAPALead and facilitate the site Continuous Improvement programme including training, coaching and project deliveryManage CAPEX budgets and departmental expenditure, including preparation of business casesDevelop and review KPIs, ensuring ...