Continuous Improvement & Training Manager (Industrial Manufacturing)

Continuous Improvement & Training Manager Ellesmere Port | £40,000£50,000 + Excellent Benefits The Role We're looking for a proactive Continuous Improvement & Training Manager to drive operational excellence and develop our people. You'll lead Lean improvement initiatives, build training and competency programmes, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the business. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with leaders and teams to improve productivity, quality, safety, and employee engagement. Key Responsibilities • Continuous Improvement • Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and 5S improvement initiatives. • Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cost and delivery through data analysis and process optimisation. • Facilitate root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions. • Lead value stream mapping and standardisation projects. • Develop and monitor KPIs to measure improvement performance. • Support cross-functional teams to achieve operational targets. Training & Development • Develop and deliver the company training and competency strategy. • Identify skills gaps and coordinate technical, operational, leadership and compliance training. • Maintain training matrices and competency records. • Evaluate training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. • Coach managers in employee development and support succession planning. Leadership Champion a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement. • Lead improvement workshops and training sessions. • Support business change initiatives and mentor teams in problem-solving techniques. • Partner with department leaders to align improvement priorities with business objectives. • Compliance & Reporting • Ensure training meets regulatory, quality and health & safety requirements. • Report on improvement projects, cost savings, training performance and KPIs. • Maintain accurate training and improvement documentation. About You Essential • 5+ years' experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence or Manufacturing. • Proven success delivering Lean and process improvement projects. • Experience designing and delivering employee training programmes. • Strong analytical, communication and coaching skills. • Experience managing KPIs and driving measurable business improvements. Desirable • Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business or a related discipline. • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt. • Experience within manufacturing, engineering or logistics. What We Offer • Salary of £40,000£50,000 • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays • Private Medical Insurance (Vitality) Company pension • 3% employer contribution • 5% after 5 years' service • 7.5% after 10 years' service • (Employee contribution: minimum 5%) If you're passionate about developing people, improving processes and delivering measurable business results, we'd love to hear from you. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us .