Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

Norgine · Hengoed, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-11-10

Workplace: on_site

Department: Operations - NPB

Description

Want a 3D Career? Join Norgine.

At Norgine, our colleagues Dare themselves to be different and try new things, Drive to achieve their goals and beyond, and Develop themselves and their community. We call this a 3D Career, offering a fully rounded experience with opportunities for ongoing development and growth.

Norgine: Transforming Healthcare, Backed by Over a Century of Expertise.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join Norgine.

The Role

You will lead the Continuous Improvement team and help embed a strong Lean and Continuous Improvement culture across the site. You will drive Operational Excellence by developing team capability, coaching leaders and prioritising improvement initiatives that deliver sustainable improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and financial performance.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the site Continuous Improvement plan and measure results, including financial benefits.
• Partner with site leadership to identify Lean Operational Excellence projects and use Lean Six Sigma approaches to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Build Continuous Improvement capability through coaching, training and the effective use of CI tools.
• Lead Lean implementation and help ensure process performance is effectively monitored.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, identifying and responding to their needs and concerns.
• Manage and develop the Continuous Improvement team, enabling colleagues to deliver their roles to the expected standards.

Skills and experience

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of Lean Thinking and operations, preferably within manufacturing and ideally across multiple sites.
• Experience using Lean methodologies such as 5S, Gemba Walk, Kaizen Teian, Autonomous Maintenance, Kanban, PDCA, SMED, visual management, Value Stream Mapping and the 7 types of waste.
• Experience supervising and directing people and resources to achieve defined outcomes.
• Strong data collection and analysis capability, together with gap analysis, prioritisation, communication and negotiation skills.
• An adaptive mindset and the ability to work effectively across multiple priorities.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience working in a multicultural and international environment is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline is desirable, but not essential.

Bring our values to life

Success in this role is about more than technical Continuous Improvement expertise.

• DRIVE : Take ownership, prioritise what matters most and consistently deliver results, including when circumstances are challenging.
• DARE : Challenge respectfully, embrace difficult opportunities and seek new ideas that help Norgine innovate and grow.
• DEVELOP : Build strong connections, collaborate across teams, value different perspectives and help others realise their potential.

Why join us?

At Norgine, you'll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, with opportunities to develop your career while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. We value people who are curious, collaborative, open to different perspectives and comfortable working independently.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Benefits may vary by location.

If you want a multi-dimensional 3D Career in a leading healthcare organisation, join us.

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This advert summarises the key responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Norgine may adjust responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

Our benefits may vary per location. Please liaise with the Norgine TA representative to obtain more information.

Sound good? Find out more about the career you’ll have with Norgine, then apply here.

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