Continuous Improvement Manager

Are you passionate about turning strategy into action? Do you enjoy embedding Lean thinking where it makes a real operational difference? Are you energised by coaching others to continuously improve performance?

Here at GXO, we're looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our adidas contract based at Marston Gate, Bedford. You will play a pivotal role in delivering the sites improvement strategy by embedding Lean tools and Continuous Improvement practices across operational teams.

Working closely with Managers and Frontline colleagues, you'll demonstrate the practical value of CI, translating strategy into clear, actionable improvement plans. You'll lead hands-on projects, facilitate workshops and training, and ensure CI initiatives are directly aligned to business objectives and performance targets.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You will work Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Identify and deliver improvement opportunities by analysing processes, leading CI projects and eliminating waste, variation and bottlenecks
• Embed Lean capability across the site through workshops, training, coaching and mentoring (including Yellow & Green Belt support)
• Drive data-led performance improvement by collecting, analysing and reporting results, benefits and lessons learned
• Enable sustainable change by collaborating cross-functionally, supporting change management, standardising processes and promoting continuous feedback
• Ensure safe and compliant delivery by meeting all Environment, Health & Safety requirements, including H&S and COSHH standards

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Strong hands-on experience with Lean/Six Sigma tools and methodologies (Green Belt or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement role
• Proven ability to operate confidently at all levels of the organisation
• Strong operational mindset with a practical, delivery-focused approach
• Excellent analytical mindset with a practical, delivery-focused approach

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.