Head of CI / Productivity in Rotherham

Job description

Head of Continuous Improvement / Productivity

Industry: Leading Industrial Organisation

Location: Rotherham, Manchester, Birmingham or Ireland - Hybrid working available but travel between the multiple sites will be required.

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and transforming business performance?

We’re partnering with a market-leading industrial organisation seeking a dynamic Head of Continuous Improvement to lead productivity, process optimisation, and performance transformation across the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead high-impact productivity and process improvement initiatives across diverse business areas.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify and deliver opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and performance optimisation.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt preferred) to deliver measurable, sustainable results.
• Influence and embed a culture of continuous improvement, driving change across teams and functions.
• Leverage data-driven insights to shape strategic decisions, business cases, and transformation roadmaps.
• Support automation, digital transformation, and process excellence initiatives.

What We’re Looking For From Applicants:

• Proven track record in performance improvement, operational excellence, or large-scale project delivery.
• Lean Six Sigma expertise (Black Belt preferred).
• Industrial Gases or Chemical Manufacturing Background
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to lead without direct authority.
• A strategic, agile thinker who thrives in complex, matrixed environments.
• Technical or engineering experience is advantageous (but not essential).

Why Apply?

If you’re ready to influence key initiatives and drive measurable impact in a high-performing industrial setting, this is your opportunity to shape a culture of excellence and make a tangible difference.

To apply or learn more, contact laurenm@elevationrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rotherham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

30-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English