CI Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Lifton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£65,000 / year
CATEGORY
Operations
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SKILLS

Lean tools Sigma six Process improvement OEE improvements Root cause problem-solving Financial management Manufacturing process Data analysis

FULL DESCRIPTION

Based in Lifton, Devon, PL16 0BB
Salary up to £65,000 per annum 
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Ambrosia is not your typical food business; in our 100+ years of manufacturing the nations favourites, we have evolved into a highly automated and technologically advanced site.  

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team at Lifton to develop and lead the implementation of the site CI strategy, identifying improvements in all areas of Operations effectiveness.

What you will be doing:

  • Develop and implement a Continuous Improvement Road Map in line with the site operational plans.
  • Develop process improvements as well as implement changes in workflows to ensure continuous and reliable performance and outputs ensuring customer demand can be met.
  • Lead and facilitate LEAN/process improvement-based workshops to drive ideas and solutions to inform executable plans.
  • Build relationships and influence site operational teams to deliver on site CI initiatives.
  • Take ownership of change initiatives from evolution/efficiency identification through to project delivery via internal governance and controls and delivering site CI Cost saving targets.
  • Setting the agenda for and manage Continuous Improvement across the site.

What we can offer you:

  • Salary up to £65,000 per annum
  • Contributory Company pension scheme with Life Assurance
  • Five weeks holiday + bank holidays
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • A range of staff benefits including an employee discount scheme, staff shop and onsite subsidised canteen
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Continual Professional Development alongside in-house training and access to corporate training as part of the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group
  • ShareSave scheme

What we are looking for:

  • Sigma six qualification and experience of Lean tools and systems.
  • Good numerical and IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to lead and coordinate successful cross-functional improvements as necessary.
  • High level of written, oral and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrable analytical skills, including the use of root cause problem-solving tools.
  • Able to train others in lean methods.
  • Able to link the lean activities to the wider business performance and benefits, well versed in financial management and analysis.
  • A sound understanding of the manufacturing process and its variables.
  • A sound understanding of core business processes and drivers.
  • Proven experience in delivering OEE improvements.
  • Ability to stratify data and complete pareto analysis to identify CI projects.
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