Company description:

Refresco Bridgwater

Job description:

As the Continuous Improvement Team Lead, you will play a central role in delivering high-impact focused improvement projects across critical production assets. Leading from the front, you will identify performance gaps, shape data-driven improvement strategies, and design robust engineering solutions that drive measurable gains in efficiency, reliability, and cost.

Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, you will direct the execution of FIT initiatives - ensuring structured delivery, sustainable results, and the successful rollout of best practices across the site.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Continuous Improvement Team Lead - Engineering

Focused Improvement Team (FIT)

Days, Monday Friday

Whats in it for you?

• 10% Annual bonus
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Purchase extra holiday scheme
• 4% Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Access to employee benefits platform Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as; healthcare cover, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing services etc.

Role Purpose

The Continuous Improvement Team Lead plays a pivotal role in driving asset performance through focused, data-led improvement. This role is accountable for identifying improvement opportunities, designing robust engineering solutions, and leading the execution strategy across the assigned asset or production line.

While remaining hands-on, the CI Team Lead provides clear technical direction, prioritisation, and structured delivery to ensure sustainable improvements. Working closely with the CI Engineer and CI Technician, this role translates operational challenges into engineered solutions that deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritise, and define improvement opportunities across the assigned asset or line
• Design and develop effective engineering solutions, defining how improvements will be delivered
• Own technical decision-making, including methods, sequencing, engineering approach, and resource requirements
• Translate operational problems into clear, executable plans for the CI Engineer and CI Technician
• Lead and deploy the Focused Improvement Team (FIT) programme in alignment with site-wide initiatives
• Drive measurable improvements in OEE, waste reduction, downtime, line performance, and changeovers
• Coach, mentor, and develop the CI Engineer and CI Technician to build capability and performance
• Proactively remove barriers and escalate risks or issues where required
• Ensure replication and adoption of best practices and smart ideas across the site
• Provide regular progress updates to key stakeholders, including Project Delta governance
• Maintain accurate documentation, track progress against glidepaths, and support audit requirements
• Monitor and control costs, ensuring delivery within budget for all improvement activities

About You

You are a proactive and technically strong engineering professional with a passion for continuous improvement. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are confident leading change through both hands-on delivery and strategic direction.

You bring a structured, solution-focused mindset and are comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels while driving performance improvements through data and engineering excellence. xbpsjku

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering qualification (Level 3/4)
• Minimum 5 years engineering experience within a factory or manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and collaborate effectively
• Proven experience managing or leading cross-functional teams

Desirable:

• Experience within drinks manufacturing or FMCG environments

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead impactful improvement programmes on key production assets
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Career development within a growing and dynamic organisation
• The chance to make a measurable difference to operational performance

Summary
The CI Team Lead defines how the asset will be improved, providing the vision, structure, and technical expertise required to deliver sustainable performance gainsworking alongside the CI Engineer and CI Technician to bring solutions to life.

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