H&S & Continuous Improvement Manager
hace 3 días
Aylesford
H&S & Continuous Improvement Manager Location: Aylesford, Kent Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 DOE Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (7:00–4:00 or 8:00–5:00) Work Pattern: Fully onsite About the Role: Our Client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety & Continuous Improvement Manager to join their operations team in a newly created role. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this position will play a critical role in embedding a safe, compliant, and continuously improving culture across the business. With a workforce of over 110 employees, including a significant shop‑floor presence, this role will focus heavily on Health & Safety compliance while driving meaningful Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Champion a proactive Health & Safety culture across the site., • Lead risk assessments, audits and ongoing compliance with legislation and internal standards., • Review incidents, ensure corrective actions are completed, and implement long‑term preventative improvements., • Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across operations., • Plan and facilitate Lean events, process mapping and standardised work., • Train and coach teams on Lean tools and safe working practices., • Create and manage systems for recording improvement ideas and supporting business cases., • Carry out regular shop‑floor reviews to ensure standards, processes and housekeeping are maintained. About You: • NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is essential., • Proven experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives., • Lean Manufacturing experience is essential; Six Sigma qualification is highly desirable., • Demonstrable success in implementing change in an operational environment., • Strong communicator able to engage positively with shop‑floor teams and senior leaders., • Organised, analytical, and committed to operational excellence., • Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential if core requirements are met. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a brand‑new role and make a lasting impact within a growing organisation. About Morgan Jones Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy, Cookie and Data Retention Policy. Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, if you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion