Operational Excellence Facilitator

Title: Operational Excellence Facilitator

City: Bellshill

Department: Operations & Production

Location: Bellshill, SCT, GB, ML4 3NY

Operational Excellence Facilitator - Bellshill

Monday-Friday 40 hours per week
Role available due to internal progression

Are you passionate about improving performance, driving efficiency and enabling teams to deliver outstanding results? We are looking for an experienced Operational Excellence Facilitator to join our Bellshill site.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of improvement initiatives within a fast paced FMCG environment while supporting a culture of lean thinking and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As an Operational Excellence Facilitator, you will play a key part in embedding lean methodologies, enabling data driven decision making and championing best practice across the site. You will coach, support and influence teams at all levels to deliver measurable improvements and support operational strategy.

This is a hands on role where you will use recognised tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, SMED, Standard Work and Root Cause Analysis to drive sustainable change.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coach Operational Excellence activities to optimise value creation
• Analyse data to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Lead problem solving activities in a high pressure, fast moving environment
• Drive the delivery of improvement projects aligned to waste reduction and performance enhancement
• Influence and support teams through coaching, facilitation and practical guidance
• Deploy lean tools and methodologies, including SMED, 5S, RCA and Standard Work
• Support the Performance Management System and model best in class operational behaviours
• Promote ownership of OE initiatives and cross functional collaboration
• Provide on the job training to colleagues where required
• Champion health and safety standards and ensure safe working practices
• Support the development and delivery of long term Operational Excellence roadmaps

What We're Looking For

• Six Sigma Green Belt qualification (minimum)
• Strong practical experience delivering Operational Excellence or Lean initiatives
• Proven capability using lean tools within an FMCG environment
• Deep understanding of OEE and how performance impacts site results
• Experience leading and coaching teams through Root Cause Analysis
• Demonstrable change management capability
• Ability to influence, engage and coach teams at all levels
• A data driven, analytical mindset with strong problem solving skills

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact and help shape the continuous improvement culture at our Bellshill site. With the previous post holder progressing internally, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a high visibility position with strong development potential and the chance to contribute directly to operational success.

Alongside a supportive environment focused on growth and advancement, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary plus up to 10% bonus
• 4x life assurance
• 33 days holiday
• Access to the Müller Rewards platform, offering discounts, wellbeing support and exclusive employee offers