Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION :

To lead and embed a culture of continuous improvement across Treatt’s manufacturing and operational functions, driving operational excellence (OPEX) initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize processes. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions aligned with Treatt’s strategic goals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement :

• Develop and implement Treatt’s OPEX strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and training sessions to build CI capability across teams.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams to streamline workflows and reduce costs.
• Work with the inventory control supervisor to ensure optimization of storage space across the sites and that regular and accurate inventory counts are performed and reconciled.
• Lead integration and implementation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), driving improvements in process flow, inventory accuracy, and logistics efficiency across operations.

Project Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement :

Change Management & Culture Building :

EDUCATION & TRAINING :

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE :

SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Leadership & People Management

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

Communication & Collaboration