Average Improvement Manager salary in the UK

Why Greencore? We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of £1.8bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Here at Atherstone, we have a team of around 550 colleagues. We produce sandwiches, wraps, rolls, bircher pots and toasties for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Aldi, Shell, Costa & Cafe Nero. What you'll be doing To drive step change improvements in OEE, labour & material cost performance through leadership, capability build and coaching of site operational teams Set up Performance control systems (including short interval control)Lead diagnostic ideation processComplete line studies to build improvement case studiesLead improvement teams to deliver work stream improvements in line with the set targets/ROILead best practice sharing and support replication on other sitesSet and coach the behavioural standard in site teams What we're looking for We're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Project management experience supported by robust root cause analysis skills and an ability to identify and deliver permanent solutions.Good communication skills, ideally having been practised by leading people through change, engaging people in the need for change.Skilled in lean improvement techniquesCapable of coaching frontline teams through to GMs in performance behaviours/SIC and best practice adoptionAble to interpret a site P&L and provide insight into improvement opportunities If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysPension up to 8% matchedLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformEnhanced parenthood benefits Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: - Enhanced pension schemePrivate health schemeEmployee discount schemeExperience annual pay reviewsProfit related payUnlock your potential through training and growth opportunities The OpportunityIn this role as Continuous Improvement Support you will be central to driving improvement across our food manufacturing operation. You’ll work closely with managers and teams, both on the shop floor and in the office, to deliver practical CI initiatives, coach individuals at all levels, and help embed a culture of operational excellence. We're looking for someone who can build strong relationships quickly, has a natural aptitude for teaching, and gains real satisfaction from supporting others to perform at their best. You’ll need patience, persistence, and charisma—because not everyone will be ready to listen right away. This role isn’t about sitting behind a desk. It's hands-on, people-focused, and will suit someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in.Key Responsibilities : Support and coach individuals across departments to adopt new ways of working and continuously improve performance.Deliver CI actions in line with our Manufacturing Excellence strategy, with a balance of office-based planning and shop floor execution.Gather and analyse data to inform improvement decisions and track progress.Apply CI tools and techniques such as 5S, SMED, and problem-solving frameworks. The Ideal CandidateWe believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: - Experience in a food manufacturing environment (chilled food preferred) and working knowledge of GMP.A confident and engaging communicator who can inspire, coach, and support colleagues across all levels.Experience with Lean and CI principles (Yellow Belt or equivalent preferred).Skilled in Microsoft Office and confident analysing and presenting data.A strong sense of ownership, resilience, and passion for continuous improvement. We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member - you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us! About Us We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK’s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country. At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.

Are you naturally curious and driven to make things better?My client is a rapidly expanding Wealth Management business looking for a Process Improvement Lead who thrives at the intersection of business and technology, someone who can see the bigger picture while also diving deep into the details. In this role, you'll be instrumental in identifying inefficiencies, proposing smart solutions, and leading change that delivers tangible value across our organisation. What you'll do: Analyse complex business processes to uncover areas for improvement, optimisation, and automation.Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to translate business needs into effective solutions.Create detailed requirements, lead testing efforts, and support roll-outs of new processes or systems.Use data and insight to inform decision-making and craft solutions with lasting impact.Build strong working relationships across departments to ensure end-to-end business outcomes are achieved.Manage and deliver multiple process improvement initiatives within broader projects, ensuring time-lines and outcomes are met.Stay ahead of industry trends, identifying opportunities to innovate and improve continuously. What you'll bring: Proven experience leading successful process improvement initiatives within the Pensions and Wealth Management industry (this is essential).Ideally a degree in Business, IT, or a related field.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insight.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, you'll work with teams across all levels.A natural ability to challenge the status quo, with the confidence to lead change and make a difference.Solid project management experience, with the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.A collaborative mindset and the ability to see things through an end-to-end customer lens. What sets you apart: You ask the right questions and spot inefficiencies others might miss.You don't just deliver solutions, you own them from concept to implementation.You can confidently handle sensitive information and work with discretion.You keep things moving, balancing attention to detail with timely execution. Why join us? You'll be part of a forward-thinking team where your ideas genuinely matter. This is a chance to shape how we work, drive meaningful improvements, and make a real impact, all while growing your own skill set in a supportive and collaborative environment. InterestedApply now and help us make things better, smarter, faster, and more effective. Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.