Continuous Improvement Manager
Recruiter: Sierra 57 Consult
Location: Yorkshire
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Application date: 9th Jun 2025
Overview: Working alongside our client, an established global injection moulding manufacturer servicing the automotive industry, we are looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to join their team.
Remit:
• This position will suit an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager with a proven track record of leading successful improvement projects within a manufacturing environment
• The successful Continuous Improvement Manager candidate will lead and implement improvement initiatives, focusing on optimizing injection moulding, assembly and paint processes
• Fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking company who place great importance on the investment in the training and development of their staff
Role:
• As Continuous Improvement Manager you will be tasked with reducing waste costs to the business, and enhancing production efficiencies whilst also ensuring quality compliance within the manufacturing environment
• In the role of Continuous Improvement Manager you will analyse current manufacturing processes, focusing on injection moulding operations and implement improvement projects to optimize productivity, reduce cycle times and enhance quality.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement tools to reduce waste, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve workflow in moulding operations.
• Develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, reliability, and high-quality output in plastic moulding production.
• Investigate production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to address and prevent quality defects or downtime.
• Train production team members on best practices in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies, building a culture of operational excellence.
• Collect and analyse production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; develop KPIs to track progress and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timely completion and measurable results.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to assess and improve the performance and reliability of moulding equipment, including predictive and preventive maintenance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs, including material usage, energy consumption, and labour hours, while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Experience Requirements:•
Degree qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within injection moulding manufacturing
• Proven record of leading successful improvement projects within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with injection moulding equipment and process variables such as mould setup, machine calibration and cycle optimization
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication skills
• Punctuality and time management skills
• Project management
• Ability to remain calm under pressure