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Ontic

Continuous Improvement Lead

Ontic

. Own and deliver a site-wide continuous improvement roadmap .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBishops Cleeve • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading continuous improvement initiatives within engineering or manufacturing environments, utilizing Lean principles and methodologies to enhance operational performance and efficiency. Proficient in coaching teams and implementing effective performance management routines.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Lean Six Sigma Green BeltContinuous Improvement ProjectsKaizen FacilitationRoot Cause AnalysisProduction Process Improvement

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Hard Skills
Lean TechniquesValue Stream MappingA3 Problem-SolvingFactory Material Flow ImprovementFlow-Based Production Processes
Soft Skills
Project ManagementCoachingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Performance Management RoutinesVisual ControlsPerformance Measures
Certifications & Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt
Industry Keywords
EngineeringManufacturingAerospaceHighly Regulated Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own and deliver a site-wide continuous improvement roadmap
  • Identify and prioritise opportunities supporting business objectives and operational performance
  • Lead improvement projects from initial scoping through implementation
  • Facilitate practical improvement workshops, including Kaizen events
  • Use operational data and structured problem-solving to identify recurring issues and root causes
  • Implement effective corrective actions
  • Strengthen daily and weekly performance management routines
  • Develop model production lines and improve factory layouts, material flow and production processes
  • Introduce single-piece flow where appropriate
  • Coach colleagues and leaders across functions in Lean principles
  • Report to the Operations Director at the respective site

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience leading and delivering measurable continuous improvement projects within an engineering or manufacturing environment
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification or equivalent demonstrable practical experience applying Lean and continuous improvement methods
  • Strong practical knowledge of Lean techniques, including Kaizen, value stream mapping, A3 problem-solving and root cause analysis
  • Hands-on experience improving factory material flow, developing production lines or cells and implementing flow-based production processes
  • Experience supporting or improving operational performance management routines, including visual controls, performance measures, accountability and issue escalation
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, interpret performance data and work effectively with colleagues at all levels
  • Desirable: Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
  • Desirable: Experience facilitating 3P improvement events
  • Desirable: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent advanced Lean training or experience

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Goal Share bonus program - everyone at Ontic is automatically enrolled, giving us all the opportunity to share in our success
  • Paid volunteering time
  • 24/7 wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discounts across a range of retailers and services
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Employee referral program
  • Up to 29 days' annual leave, plus Bank Holidays