Continuous Improvement Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Manager on behalf of a well-established organisation. This position will play a key role in driving operational excellence, improving efficiency across technical and operational functions, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

The successful Continuous Improvement Manager will work closely with engineering, operations, and senior leadership teams to identify process improvements, optimise performance, and implement structured improvement methodologies across the organisation.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver continuous improvement initiatives across operational and engineering functions within a power distribution environment.
• Analyse existing processes, workflows, and operational performance to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, cost reduction, and performance improvement.
• Implement structured methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar improvement frameworks.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement workshops and problem-solving sessions.
• Develop and track KPIs and performance metrics to measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
• Support operational teams in the standardisation and optimisation of processes across distribution networks and associated infrastructure.
• Work closely with site leadership to ensure improvement projects align with business strategy and operational priorities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff engagement and ownership of improvement initiatives.
• Produce reports and presentations for senior leadership on project progress, outcomes, and future opportunities.
• Ensure improvements maintain compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and operational requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Process Improvement role within power distribution, utilities, or energy infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of network operations, asset management, and infrastructure performance within power distribution environments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, reliability, or operational performance.
• Experience using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other CI methodologies (certification desirable).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working across engineering, operational, and leadership teams.
• Ability to manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings and influence decision-making.

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