Job reference
BBBH45267_1758790997
Company Name
Salary
£32000 - £36000 per annum + 28 days' holiday, Pension, BUPA
Location
South Molton, Devon
Industry sector
Aerospace
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
25/09/2025
Closing date
16/10/2025
Continuous Improvement Project Lead - MRO, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
South Molton, Devon
£32,000 - £36,000 plus excellent benefits
Role Profile
Do you have experience of continuous improvement projects within Manufacturing and Supply Chain? Do you have a track record of delivering operational cost savings within a Manufacturing or Production environment?
This is a unique role working indirectly for a high profile Aerospace company with a site in Devon.
If you are a proactive, self-starter who can drive through initiatives to deliver cost reductions, this could be the opportunity for you…!
What will the role involve?
* Establishing excellent working relationships with key stakeholders within Manufacturing, Engineering and Maintenance departments
* Identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost savings in Production, Stores and Warehousing areas
* Initiating and driving process improvement or cost reduction projects, working with key stakeholders to bring projects to fruition and deliver positive results
* Monitoring and reporting on progress across your pipeline of projects
Ideal skills and experience
* Previous experience in a related role, such as Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement Lead, Junior Project/Programme Manager, Supply Chain or Operations
* Experience of driving cost reduction and/or process improvement projects within a Manufacturing/Engineering environment
* Track record of operational savings, inventory optimisation and process improvement
* Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
* Confident negotiation and influencing skills
* Willingness to work onsite 5 days per week
* UK Driving Licence and own vehicle (site is located in a beautiful but rural area that is not accessible by public transport!)
Remuneration
* Salary of £32,000 - £36,000 depending on experience
* 28 days' holiday PLUS bank holidays
* Immediate enrolment into highly competitive pension scheme
* Private Healthcare (BUPA)
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com