CareerPlan

Manufacturing Excellence Process Lead (18 Month FTC)

Reading, United KingdomFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead the deployment of the Integrated Work System (IWS) and Run-to-Target (RTT) across manufacturing sites in the UK to drive loss elimination and operational excellence.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Excellence Process Lead

Builds

Operational capability and standardized IWS implementation across UK manufacturing sites

Domain

Food manufacturing / Primary or Multipack packaging

Required skills

IWS implementation, Run-to-Target (RTT) deployment, food manufacturing processes, packaging operations, coaching and training, stakeholder influence, program management, shop floor credibility, technical assessment

Preferred skills

Experience with SPARK deployment, matrix leadership, cross-site travel, self-development

Technologies

IWS, RTT, SPARK

Responsibilities

Deploy RTT workstreams and build capability in new site Process Leads, coach site leadership teams on IWS implementation, assess and calibrate integrated activity standards, diagnose barriers to implementation, establish contracts with site managers, lead 16-week RTT deployments at varying locations, support Line Leads and site ME/CI Managers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with site rotation