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Process Improvement Specialist – Manufacturing Focus
Location: Reading, UK
Contract Type: 12 Month FTC or Permanent (Client open to both options)
Department: Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + Benefits
Working Type: Hybrid Working
Role Overview
This new role supports our operational excellence strategy by driving process simplification, efficiency, and a customer-first approach. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background and use Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to embed continuous improvement and deliver measurable value.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and assess business/manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies
- Create process maps and documentation for current and future workflows
- Conduct root cause analysis using standard problem-solving tools
- Design and implement improvements, including automation and ERP enhancements
- Support change through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement
- Define and track KPIs to measure impact and identify further opportunities
- Work closely with stakeholders to align initiatives with business goals
- Assess risks and implement mitigation plans for process changes
- Stay updated on industry trends, AI, and best practices
Candidate Profile
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Proven experience in manufacturing environments
- Six Sigma Qualification
- Self-driven with strong problem-solving skills
- Clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement abilities
- Skilled in project management and meeting deadlines
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Proficient in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems
- Knowledge of AI for process improvement
- Detail-oriented and eager to learn
- Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
