Manufacturing Operational Excellence Graduate — Lean & CI

apetito; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Trowbridge is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence in our manufacturing operations. This role involves implementing Lean methodologies and coaching staff while fostering a culture focused on continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering or a related field and thrive in hands-on environments. Competitive benefits include a salary matched to the Living Wage, generous holiday, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Employer matched pension contributions

Life assurance scheme

Subsidised canteen

Free parking

Free turkey or voucher at Christmas

Retail discounts through perks scheme

Qualifications

• Hold, or be studying towards, a degree with a 2:2 or higher.
• Confident working with large data sets to analyse patterns.
• Comfortable being hands-on on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Champion continuous improvement methodologies.
• Motivate staff toward operational excellence.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Process optimisation

Lean methodologies

Coaching and training

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering/Mathematics/Sciences

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in Trowbridge is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence in our manufacturing operations. This role involves implementing Lean methodologies and coaching staff while fostering a culture focused on continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering or a related field and thrive in hands-on environments. Competitive benefits include a salary matched to the Living Wage, generous holiday, and a pension scheme.