Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager focuses on horizon-scan for industry best practices, advanced manufacturing techniques, and technological advancements, integrating these into medik8’s operational strategy.

What the role involves

• Horizon-scan for industry best practices, advanced manufacturing techniques, and technological advancements, integrating these into Medik8’s operational strategy.
• Act as the architect and visible champion of Medik8’s continuous improvement culture, comfortably navigating and leading within a highly matrixed organisational structure.
• Lead a proactive 'find-it, fix-it' mentality.
• Leading complex, cross-functional root-cause investigations, focusing on systemic process improvements, waste reduction, and capacity unblocking.
• Own CI reporting, focusing on leading indicators, hard/soft financial savings, and ROI on process improvements.

Skills and requirements

• A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt qualification is strictly essential.
• Complementary qualifications such as PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, or Change Management certifications are highly advantageous.
• Seasoned, demonstrable experience driving continuous improvement within a complex, high-speed manufacturing environment (FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, or Cosmetics strongly preferred).

Confirmed role details

• Ensure our processes scale as flawlessly as our products perform.

Candidate fit

• Deep, applied expertise in Lean manufacturing principles and CI methodologies (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, OEE optimisation).

Additional role context

• At Medik8, we are pioneering the market and are a key leader in the skincare industry, differentiating ourselves through science, innovation, and technological advancements.
• Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp™ certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise.
• Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.

Known job details

• Pay: £50,000 - £60,000K