Head of CI: Factory Floor Excellence (Bonus & Car)

Northampton Business Directory; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK seeks a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to lead Continuous Improvement initiatives. The role involves developing and deploying CI strategies, coaching leaders, and driving sustainable performance improvements on the factory floor. Ideal candidates need significant leadership experience in FMCG and a strong track record of measurable results. This position offers ownership and influence in a high-demand environment.

Benefits

10-15% Bonus

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience with structured CI frameworks and maturity-based models.
• Ability to lead complex manufacturing changes.
• Presence and credibility on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the site’s CI strategy.
• Lead deployment and maturity of a complex CI framework.
• Coach leaders to embed CI behaviors.
• Drive sustainable performance improvement.
• Build capability and engagement across the factory.

Skills

Senior CI / Excellence leadership experience

Experience in blue-chip FMCG or Food & Drink manufacturing

Change management in high-volume environments

Credibility at senior leadership level

Strong track record of delivering measurable improvement

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK seeks a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to lead Continuous Improvement initiatives. The role involves developing and deploying CI strategies, coaching leaders, and driving sustainable performance improvements on the factory floor. Ideal candidates need significant leadership experience in FMCG and a strong track record of measurable results. This position offers ownership and influence in a high-demand environment.