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Continuous Improvement Lead

Job type:Perm
Town/City:Kidderminster
County:Worcestershire
Salary/Rate:£40000 - £55000 per annum
Business Sector:Manufacturing
Job ref:BBBH154243
Post Date:April 14, 2026

Continuous Improvement Lead (24 month FTC)

  • Kidderminster (Onsite role)
  • £40,000 - £55,000 + excellent bens.

We're offering a standout opportunity to join a high-performing Business Improvement team, driving meaningful change across a complex, engineering-led organisation.

This role sits at the heart of the business-working cross-functionally to lead high-impact improvement initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver measurable operational gains.

If you're passionate about continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and leading change, this is a platform role to accelerate your career.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead and deliver high-impact Lean Six Sigma projects with tangible business outcomes
  • Identify and quantify improvement opportunities through data analysis and waste reduction
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to secure buy-in and drive strategic priorities
  • Manage project risks, resolve issues quickly, and maintain delivery momentum
  • Implement KPI frameworks to track performance, sustainability, and ROI
  • Embed a culture of continuous improvement across multiple business areas

What We're Looking For

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a track record of delivering results
  • Experience leading continuous improvement in a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership engagement
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams on complex projects
  • Knowledge of quality systems and industry standards (e.g. EN9100)
  • Highly analytical, proactive, and comfortable operating autonomously

Why This Role?

  • Exposure to business-wide operations and strategic initiatives
  • Opportunity to work within a specialist Quality & Business Improvement function
  • Ideal for those looking to accelerate long-term career progression
  • Structured as a development-focused secondment, returning to your function with enhanced capability

If you're ready to step into a role where you can drive real change and elevate your impact, this is a rare opportunity to do exactly that.