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Head of Process Excellence

Manchester💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead process management, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency across R&D and manufacturing for a global biscuits and confectionery business.

Role type

Senior IC process excellence leader (manufacturing/R&D)

Builds

Process improvement initiatives, new asset implementations, and technical capability enhancements

Domain

Food & Beverage manufacturing (biscuits/confectionery)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)

Required skills

Lean Six Sigma, statistical process control, root cause analysis, cross-functional team leadership, data analysis, KPI definition, DOE design, capital project management

Preferred skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, food/bakery/FMCG manufacturing experience, DOE optimization, multi-site improvement delivery

Technologies

Lean Six Sigma tools, statistical process control software, DOE frameworks

Responsibilities

Develop and execute process excellence strategy; lead continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma; embed statistical process control; partner on technical DOE; drive cross-functional delivery; build capability through training; identify and eliminate waste; report KPIs to senior stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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