Senior CI Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 51,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Manager in Milton Keynes. The role requires expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to influence change and enhance operational excellence. Responsibilities include leading CI strategies, mentoring teams, and implementing high-impact initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background and the ability to drive continuous improvement across multiple departments. This full-time position offers a salary up to £60,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Lean/Six Sigma leadership role within operations.
• Expertise in Lean and Six Sigma tools with hands-on delivery.
• Ability to align CI activities to site objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Continuous Improvement strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Identify and prioritize improvement initiatives across departments.
• Coach CI Managers and teams to enhance CI capability.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Coaching and mentoring

Stakeholder management

Operational excellence

Education

Black Belt or equivalent

Job description

Do you have strong experiences in senior Lean/Six Sigma leadership roles? Have you successfully led site-wide or multi-department CI programmes within an operational environment? Are you confident influencing and coaching senior leaders and cross-functional teams to embed sustainable change?

Here at GXO, we’re looking for a Senior Continuous Improvement Manager to join our River Island contract based in Milton Keynes. This is a vital role in delivering operational excellence by partnering with senior leaders to influence, shape and improve business performance through Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

This role demonstrated the tangible value of Lean tools and practices, ensuring they are embedded and sustained across the site. You will translate high-level strategic objectives into practical, value-adding actions, clearly connecting Continuous Improvement initiatives to overall business performance.

This is a full-time, permanent role. You will work Monday to Friday, covering the hours of 09:00 till 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £60,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes acar allowance, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Lead and own the sites Continuous Improvement strategy, aligned to wider company objectives
• Identify and prioritise high-impact improvement initiatives across multiple departments
• Deploy advanced methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to drive operational excellence
• Coach and mentor CI Managers and site-based teams to build CI capability and ownership
• Lead Kaizen activities, tracking and reporting benefits of delivery
• Support colleague development through Lean training programmes, including Yellow and Green Belt projects (coaching and mentoring)

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Strong proven experience in a Senior Lean/Six Sigma leadership role ideally within an operations environment
• Strong, in-depth knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools with hands‑on workshop delivery experience (Black Belt or equivalent)
• Strong business and operational acumen, with the ability to align and prioritise CI activity to site objectives
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder‑management skills
• Proven ability to operate and influence at all levels of the business
• Demonstrates a selfless, collaborative approach to supporting colleagues

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.