Continuous Improvement Manager

About the role

This position leads continuous improvement initiatives across a food retail supply chain, focusing on sourcing, cost modelling and operational efficiency. You will work closely with manufacturing partners and internal teams to drive measurable financial and performance gains.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver end‑to‑end benefit through cost‑base programmes covering raw materials, inbound logistics, processing and distribution.
• Provide independent oversight of supplier cost models, identifying financial impacts and P&L drivers.
• Support and challenge product partners to unlock site‑level performance and financial improvements.
• Act as an active member across the wider group, sharing best practice and aligning performance‑improvement initiatives.
• Prepare periodic briefings for categories and senior leadership.
• Participate in deep‑dive projects designed to drive large‑scale efficiencies.
• Collaborate with suppliers to assess cost drivers, business models and capacity.
• Manage cross‑functional projects, holding stakeholders accountable for critical paths and deliverables.

Required profile

• Strong stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• High financial competency and ability to interpret financial reporting.
• Experience in food manufacturing, preferably in world‑class or lean environments.
• Proven application of business‑improvement techniques.
• Experience leading teams through process change and site improvement.
• Project and programme management experience (ideally 5+ years in short‑life food projects).

Required skills

• Competent in analytical tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package (details to be discussed).
• Opportunity to work within a large organisation in the retail supply chain industry.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact across global teams.