Continuous Improvement Co-ordinator

Gates Corporation; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in fluid power solutions is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator in Dumfries. The role involves providing expertise in Lean Manufacturing, managing databases, and driving efficiency improvements across departments. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in relevant fields. This position offers a collaborative environment aimed at exceeding customer expectations.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional expertise in Lean Manufacturing at the Dumfries site.
• Manage the Winners Circle database and validate submissions.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and develop CI programmes.

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions.

We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it: think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What to expect

As a Continuous Improvement Co-ordinator, you will provide professional expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) at the Dumfries site. You will manage the Winners Circle database, validate submissions locally and across the European Asterix platform, and support the Total Product Cost (TPC) reduction plan in line with corporate targets.

You will identify opportunities for process and equipment efficiency improvements, develop CI programmes, and provide guidance to all departments to embed Lean principles throughout the site. This role will also support the GPS roll-out and ensure all CI activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards. Acts as a change agent—coaching teams, promoting best practice, and ensuring lasting improvements in performance and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timelines objectives within their area
• Works within departmental objectives and priorities
• Implements, interprets and executes policies; recommends modifications
• Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day problems
• Decision making involves compiling and organizing information and selecting best option from well-defined alternatives

Keys to Success

• Requires understanding and application of procedures and practices within own area and basic knowledge of other areas
• Understands how the team relates to other closely related teams to improve efficiency

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 3+ direct reports
• Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches associates to meet deadlines
• Has performance management and people development responsibility for associates under their care

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• 5-7 years of experience

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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