CI Specialist

Are you passionate about making processes better, faster, safer and smarter?

At Whitworths, we're on a mission to deliver healthy food choices for every lifestyle - and that starts with operational excellence.

We're looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist who thrives on turning insight into action. This is a hands on, high impact role where you'll lead improvement projects across safety, quality, productivity, cost and people performance - driving measurable results on the factory floor.

As our CI Specialist, you will be responsible for driving improvement projects across your designated production area. You'll work closely with frontline teams and leaders to embed a culture of continuous improvement, using data, root cause analysis and practical CI tools to unlock performance. From reducing waste and improving OEE to supporting NPD launches and audit readiness, you'll play a key role in strengthening how we operate.

This role plays a key part in improving:

• Safety performance
• Right First Time (RFT)
• Productivity & OEE
• Waste reduction & cost control
• Delivery performance
• Team capability and engagement

We're looking for someone with solid manufacturing experience (minimum 3 years), proven CI implementation experience to deliver CI initiatives that drive measurable improvements and develop and execute action plans based on performance analysis (waste, speed, productivity, cost), and the confidence to coach and influence others. You'll be leading Gemba and waste meetings, auditing processes including SIC and Tier reviews. You'll be commercially aware, solutions focused, and motivated by delivering Right First Time, every time.

In return, you'll gain real ownership, visibility and progression opportunities - with pathways into CI leadership, Quality or Operations Management.

If you're ready to challenge the status quo and help us raise the bar - we'd love to hear from you!

We're on an exciting mission here at Whitworths - to help boost the nutrient intake of the nation, improving general health of families using the goodness found in our delicious products. We're the only brand that gives a credibly nutritious boost to breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, baking and beyond.

There are obviously many other reasons to come and work with us, but the biggest reason is so that you have a job you love and a company you are proud to say you work for. You will receive a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, a workplace pension, and in addition, you'll also have access to a number of family friendly, health and lifestyle benefits. Culturally, we believe strongly in investing in our people, developing them in role and developing their careers within Whitworths. Don't just take our word for it, our people say the same, as demonstrated by our recent accreditation from Investors In People.