Business Improvement Manager - Capacity & Capability

To directly support the Weetabix manufacturing in the embedding of the Business Excellence standard, using Lean tools and ways of working, to improve performance in line with the Manufacturing strategy. The post holder will coach, mentor and develop individual and team capability to create autonomous ways of working and robust problem solving throughout the factories.

The Recipe for Success !

• Support the Weetabix factories in performance improvement through the application of the BE standard and tools in line with the manufacturing strategy


• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders


• Defend the MOS using appropriate change control to review and improve the std in a controlled way


• Support the cost saving Initiative delivery within the assigned business units


• Direct coaching, mentoring, and training manufacturing team members to develop capability in performance improvement for processes and people


• Provide robust data insights and make recommendations for improvements


• Carry out and mentor teams in problem solving using lean tools to identify corrective actions and root cause


• Support the business as required in Kaizen events


• Gemba-biased (in the factory) approach to daily work, and be visibly present to the manufacturing teams, Our differences 'Make the Difference' and have a 'Brilliant People' culture where we believe that our people can do their best work when they can bring their best selves to work every day.


We value diversity, as it sparks creativity, innovation, and ultimately better business performance.

We recruit and develop people who are best suited to the requirements of the role on offer and our talent and succession programmes are grounded in ensuring that 'Talent Matters' and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are supported to fulfil their unique potential.

By joining our team, you will be part of helping ensure we continue our 'Inclusion without Exception' journey and help 'Make the Difference'.


• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and process flows (including Lean tools, Kaizen, Root cause analysis, Gemba, MOS)


• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally work experience in an FMCG where you have been close to the processes and understand how manufacturing operates


• Experience of working with teams and managing stakeholders throughout the organisation


• Diagnosis, detection, planning and execution of performance improvement with measurable results


• Proactive in self-development and maintenance of technical relevance


• A coach, mentor and trainer


• An ambassador for change who models the way in process and personal management.


• Passionate about all things safety


• A relentless agent of Continuous Improvement


Must haves:

• Strong alignment to the Weetabix values


• Always curious to find new and better ways of working


• Excellent influencing and coaching skills


• Good working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word


• Change management and 'soft skills' theory


Nice to have:

• A relevant Lean qualification is advantageous


Inclusion without exception

We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience and backgrounds; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply! No candidate will ever meet 100% of the desired qualifications, skills and/ or experience, but we are ambitious to attract the right talent for how we want our business to grow.

You might not be right for this role, but we are always looking for talented people!

Introduction to Weetabix

Firstly a little bit about why we are the Nation's favourite cereal brand!

Weetabix is renowned for its commitment to providing better breakfasts and helping people live healthier lives. They are the home to popular breakfast favourites such as Weetabix, Alpen, and Weetabix On the Go Drinks. With our world-class innovation and extensive product range, Weetabix has established itself as a market leader. As part of the Weetabix family, you will have the opportunity to contribute to this success and make a difference in people's lives.

Our Sustainability credentials

Check out our sustainability credentials. Did you know all of our wheat is sourced within 50 miles of our factories and 100% of our electricity is generated by renewable energy and not to blow our own trumpet (but why not?!), but we expect to provide 3 million meals each year to Fareshare & Magic Breakfast which we are all really proud of.

https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/our-beliefs/sustainability/

The Recruitment process

We will aim to shortlist within 2 weeks of application and are anticipating interviews will commence with face to face interview at our offices in Burton Latimer.

What's great about working for Weetabix? Here's some of what we offer…

What's great about Weetabix? Well apart from our brilliant products and brilliant people, the opportunities for personal development and progression are only limited by what you want to do. You'll also find as much Weetabix, Alpen, Weetos and Ready Brek as you could possibly eat.

There's a few other things we do - we've got core hours of 10-4 to let us have flexibility in our lives, after all there's other things in life that are almost as important as Weetabix! In the summer on a Friday this shortens down to 10-2 helping us make the most of the good weather, when (if) we get it.

We offer Annual and monthly flexible benefits so you can take what's important to you and 'flex it up', whilst reducing things you don't want more of. We do now offer 24/EAP and online GP appointments and a competitive salary, and health benefits such as buy and sell holidays, Salary sacrifice car scheme (salary depending), Dental insurance, Health assessments, Cycle to work, Critical illness cover and gym discounts. We also have what we call 'business appropriate' clothing for our office teams - ultimately this means you can wear what you like, though if you're going into customers that might change!

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