Operational Excellence & Transformation Junior ManagerActive

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The opportunity

The Operational Excellence & Transformation Junior Manager sits within the UK OPEX & Transformation team and plays a vital role in driving the commercial sizing, delivery, implementation, and continuous improvement of production technologies, processes, and business…

What you'll do

  • End-to-End Project Delivery: Define project scope, milestones, and success measures to lead technical and non-technical projects from initiation through to successful implementation on time and within budget.

  • Data Analysis & Actionable Insights: Analyse complex operational data using tools like Excel, Google Sheets, Grafana, Tableau, or SQL, translating these metrics into actionable business decisions and measurable KPI improvements.

  • Opportunity Sizing: Identify and validate improvement opportunities through financial modelling and commercial analysis, building the business case for investment and prioritisation.

  • Stakeholder Management & Collaboration: Lead and influence diverse, cross-functional teams and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders from shop-floor operatives up to senior management through disciplined meetings and clear, structured communication.

  • Digital & Low-Code Innovation: Leverage AI tools, modern digital solutions, and low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., PowerApps, AppSheet) to build practical on-floor tools that bridge the gap between data insights and daily operations. We use AI daily and are constantly looking for better ways to do our jobs.

  • Change Management & Floor Presence: Maintain a strong, visible presence on the production floor to drive change initiatives, ensure the sustainable adoption of new processes/technologies, and support trials or tests.

What they're looking for

  • Continuous Improvement: Identify, support and lead projects utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and drive a culture of continuous improvement on the shop floor.
  • Risk & Issue Mitigation: Proactively recognize project risks and operational bottlenecks; create robust avoidance plans, take corrective measures early, and provide transparent status reporting to leadership.
  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management,: Operations, or a related technical field (preferred).
  • Experience: 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing, high-volume: fulfillment, or logistics sectors (preferred).