Continuous Improvement Manager

Gleeson is proud to partner with a Global Automation Business currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to spearhead strategic growth initiatives.

This pivotal role offers the opportunity to oversee complex, high-value projects spanning transport, warehousing, supply chain, and advanced automation, ensuring the business continues to scale with agility and precision.

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager Work type : North UKSalary: £55,000 + Benefits

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead projects end to end, from initiation and planning through delivery and post-implementation review
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• Establish clear project scope, milestones, timelines, and resource plans
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• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks and reporting requirements
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• Serve as the main point of contact for allocated projects
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• Develop and sustain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT teams
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• Convert business and customer needs into well-defined project outcomes and deliverables
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• Support product range management and full product lifecycle activities, including new product introductions
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• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver timely, commercially viable product launches
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• Contribute to purchasing and procurement initiatives that enhance value and operational efficiency
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• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks such as budget pressures, supplier delays, or resourcing constraints
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• Proactively address issues to minimise commercial and operational disruption
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• Monitor performance against KPIs, budgets, and delivery schedules
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• Produce clear project updates and summary reports for senior stakeholders
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• Leverage data and insights to inform decisions and support continuous improvement
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Ideal Experience:

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• Demonstrated experience in a Project Management role, ideally within FMCG, retail, or distribution sectors
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• Excellent organisational skills, with experience managing multiple projects
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• Experience working with suppliers and managing product lifecycles
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• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, PMP)
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