Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader

Job Title: Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader
Department: Operations / Manufacturing
Reports To: Manufacturing Manager

Location: Based at Flexipol Haslingden, covering all Flexipol sites (Hull, Haslingden, Dunstable)

Travel: As required to Flexipol sites in the UK

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader is responsible for driving a culture of operational excellence by facilitating improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role identifies opportunities to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency by engaging employees, standardizing processes, and implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Facilitate Continuous Improvement (CI) activities across the plant to identify and implement process enhancements, cost savings, and waste reduction opportunities.
• Engage teams and individuals to generate ideas for process improvements, fostering a culture of participation and accountability.
• Analyse current standards and performance data to identify improvement opportunities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop and implement improvement plans, including Kaizen events, 5S, standard work, and problem-solving workshops.
• Prepare cost-benefit analyses and ROI justifications for proposed improvement projects.
• Monitor and report project results, tracking progress against targets and communicating outcomes to leadership.
• Train and coach employees in CI tools and techniques, ensuring sustainable improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain) to align improvement activities with business objectives.
• Standardize best practices and ensure consistent application of continuous improvement methods across the site.
• Support performance management systems, including KPI tracking and visual management boards.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or related field (preferred)