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Business Improvement Manager

Woking Permanent £65,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
You will enhance processes through digitalisation, automation, and operational best practices across engineering, supply, and planning. The aim is to improve efficiency, productivity, customer service, growth, and compliance with some projects invovling collaboartion with other departments.
  • Amazing growth opportunities within the Company!
  • Great support and structure in the business!

About Our Client

Our client are a leading multinational company in the gas industry. The Business Improvement Manager will oversee the O+S productivity strategy, manage the pipeline and ideation process, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, they will drive cross-functional initiatives, including performance tracking, reporting systems, and SHEQ and people-focused plans.

Job Description

  • Strategic Planning: Lead and collaborate with the Operations & Services (O+S) team to shape the future direction of operations and business activities.
  • Project Management: Oversee and drive projects that enhance the O+S function, from initiation to implementation, using LEAN Six-Sigma and agile methodologies to ensure efficient execution.
  • Identifying Opportunities: Work with management to pinpoint areas for improvement, develop business cases, and explore relevant technologies to enhance operations, sometimes extending to other business units.
  • Digitalisation & Automation: Streamline processes by identifying and implementing digital and automation solutions, acting as a key link between O+S, IT, and digital teams for complex projects.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track business performance through data and reporting, addressing variances, sharing insights, and driving continuous improvement.
  • Productivity Management: Ensure O+S meets productivity targets by working with central teams, managing initiatives, and leading productivity tool submissions.



The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have:

  • Proven ability to lead and manage projects, preferably using LEAN or agile methods.
  • Skilled in identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong digital mindset with experience in developing solutions using tools like Power Automate, Power Apps, or Nintex.
  • Effective at influencing, collaborating, and driving change.
  • Experience in developing business or investment cases is a plus.
  • Comfortable handling technical information across operations, supply chain, and engineering.



What's on Offer

  • Competitve salary of £65k-70k
  • Car allowance
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Amazing culture and team dynamic
Contact
Katie Green
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6655832
Phone number
+442072692106

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
General Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Woking
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Katie Green
Consultant phone
+442072692106
Job reference
JN-012025-6655832