Continuous Improvement Specialist- Short Term Contract

Ashbourne Temporary View Job Description
This Continuous Improvement Specialist role within the FMCG industry focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives and optimising manufacturing processes.
  • Opportunity for professional growth
  • Join a growing and well established team

About Our Client

My client is an organisation within the FMCG industry, they are committed to delivering high-quality products and fostering a culture of excellence. They are committed to building a sustainable future, both for the industry and people everywhere.

Job Description

  • Lead and execute the Operational Excellence masterplan
  • Identify and deliver process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
  • Engage teams on Lean and continuous improvement practices, fostering a culture of operational excellence
  • Conduct diagnostics and assessments to identify opportunities aligned with business priorities.
  • Own the Operational Excellence projects end-to-end, from planning to implementation and follow-up
  • Collaborate with customers to optimize supply chain efficiency and deliver mutual benefits.
  • Analyse performance data, generate insights, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Customer Service, and Planning, to ensure initiatives align with business goals.
  • Report progress and contribute to long-term operational strategies

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement.
  • Proven track record in driving Lean, Operational Excellence, or process optimization initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data sets into actionable insights.
  • Hands-on experience with improvement tools such as 5S, TPM, or Value Stream Mapping are desirable
  • Lean certification preferred; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is an advantage.
  • Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Soft skills: analytical and solutions-oriented, commercially aware, with strong communication. Resilient, adaptable, and proactive, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Availability for occasional travel within Great Britain and Europe
  • Work model: On-site, full-time (Ashbourne, UK)- Monday- Friday

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate
  • Temporary contract offering flexibility and valuable experience in Ashbourne.
  • Opportunity to work within a well established organisation in the FMCG industry.
  • Engaging and supportive working environment in the engineering and manufacturing sector.
  • Great benefits on offer
Contact
Ifrah Rasool
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6990074
Phone number
+441212309385

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Ashbourne
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Ifrah Rasool
Consultant phone
+441212309385
Job reference
JN-042026-6990074