Continuous Improvement Manager

Are you an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager looking for a new opportunity? Does the perspective of joining one a large multiuser customer site excite you?

Here at GXO, we are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our GXO team in Sherburn In Elmet. This position is responsible for driving operational improvement initiatives across the site, helping to improve performance, efficiency, quality, and consistency.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity working Monday till Friday business hours, with occasional flexibility required as the site operates 24/7.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £55,000 to £60,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to private healthcare, a dental plan, a workplace pension and our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. Plus, many other perks such as a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme and our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Leading continuous improvement activity across site to improve operational performance, service, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Partnering with site leadership and functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and prioritise actions.
• Identifying, implementing and maintaining process improvements on all contracts and throughout the site where applicable.
• Supporting and implementing change initiatives and process improvements.
• Collating and analysing data that will assist the cross functional site teams in identifying performance versus KPI targets.

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Previous experience in a continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process improvement role in a warehouse operations environment is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insight into action.
• Experience of leading cross-functional improvement projects in an operational environment.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and support stakeholders at different levels.
• Implementing Six Sigma/ CI principles

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.