Continuous Improvement Co-ordinator

Samworth Brothers Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Co-ordinator to lead projects that enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in CI projects, preferably in a food environment, and qualifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt. Strong coaching and data analysis skills are required. This role emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and driving cultural change within the organization. Attractive benefits include a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques to identify inefficiencies.
• Ability to coach and influence others toward new behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support continuous improvement projects.
• Coach colleagues in lean tools and new behaviors.
• Analyze production data for trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional improvement teams.
• Align initiatives with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

CI project experience

Lean principles knowledge

Strong coaching skills

Data analysis skills

IT literacy

Education

Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS tools

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe support your life and personal aspirations:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

As Continuous Improvement Co-ordinator, you'll work closely with managers and front-line teams to deliver CI projects that make a real impact. We’re looking for someone who combines strong data capability with natural charisma – someone who can uncover insights through data, clearly demonstrate where issues lie, and coach and support colleagues to develop their own solutions. From process optimisation and coaching colleagues, to driving cultural change aligned with our Manufacturing Excellence strategy – this is a role for someone who thrives on problem solving, teamwork, and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and support continuous improvement (CI) projects aligned to strategic goals.
• Coach and support colleagues in adopting new behaviours and embedding lean tools.
• Analyse production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate and lead multi-functional improvement teams across value streams.
• Ensure CI initiatives align with health & safety, food safety and quality standards.

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• CI project experience within a manufacturing (preferably food) environment.
• Practical knowledge of lean principles, with qualifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
• Strong coaching, influencing, and communication skills.
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• IT literate – confident with Microsoft Office and CMMS tools.

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.