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.