We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Business Improvement Lead to join our team at our Fakenham site in Norfolk. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across all business functions, working closely with senior leadership to optimize processes and implement cost-saving initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact on the efficiency and productivity of the organization, utilising Lean Six Sigma methodologies and best practice improvement strategies. If you’re a proactive leader with a passion for process optimization and a track record of delivering measurable results, we want to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
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Lead and deliver a structured Continuous Improvement (CI) roadmap, ensuring year-on-year cost and efficiency improvements.
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Collaborate with senior leadership, including the Head of Operations and Financial Controller, to define and execute long-term business improvement strategies.
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Develop a robust pipeline of productivity projects through in-depth loss analysis, employee engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Implement lean manufacturing principles, including Kaizen, SMED, and A3 problem-solving methodologies, to drive process optimization.
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Deploy and sustain IL6S (Integrated Lean Six Sigma) programs.
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Coach and mentor teams in the adoption of high-performing work team principles, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
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Serve as a change agent, ensuring CI initiatives are embedded and sustained across the organization.
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Manage multiple projects using Black Belt-level problem-solving methodologies to achieve measurable efficiency gains and cost reductions.
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Lead training programs in CI methodologies, ensuring teams are equipped with the necessary skills and tools.
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Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
What You Will Need for the Role:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
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A minimum of 10 years of operational experience in a manufacturing or business improvement environment.
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Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent CI qualification.
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Proven track record in leading successful CI initiatives and embedding sustainable change.
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Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
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Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive cultural change.
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Effective communication, facilitation, and training skills.
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Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
What can we offer you?
- Competitive salary / rate of pay
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- A day off work to support our charity partners
- Flexible working options
- Pension
- Medical benefit
- And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers
About The Hain Celestial Group
Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie™ snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Imagine® and New Covent Garden® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others.
Hain Celestial UK
In the UK, Hain is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners.
Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks.
Our Values
Own It – I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain’s business results and impact
Win Together – I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success.
Foster Inclusion – I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness.
Be Curious – I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset.
Our Purpose
To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands
Our Mission
To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you in the right way.
If Hain sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm towards, and come on an exciting journey with us, then we can't wait to hear from you!