Continuous Improvement Manager

CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER - PERMANENT - SURREY

A reputable biopharmaceutical client of ours are looking for a passionate Continuous Improvement Manager to drive operational excellence at their manufacturing site.

Reporting directly to the Site Director and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll play a key role in shaping and implementing strategies to enhance performance across People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.



What You'll Do:

  • Lead high-impact continuous improvement projects and coach teams for sustainable success.

  • Analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and uncover root causes of inefficiencies.

  • Act as an internal consultant, developing and implementing long-term CI strategies.

  • Mentor teams and embed a culture of continuous improvement through training and development.

  • Collaborate globally to share insights and strengthen CI initiatives across sites.


What We're Looking For:

  • Proven track record in a similar leadership role, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Expertise in Lean or Six Sigma (Green Belt minimum), project management, and CI tools/methods.

  • Exceptional leadership and people development skills with the ability to navigate change.

  • Strategic thinker with outstanding organizational and communication skills.

  • Self-motivated, pragmatic, and innovative with a collaborative mindset.



STR Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.




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