Continuous Improvement Manager

About Bodycote

At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Sustainability is central to our future. We’re on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.

The Role

As Continuous Improvement Manager, you'll champion operational excellence across Bodycote's UK HIP and Precision Heat Treatment operations, leading initiatives that improve productivity, quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, you'll use Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies to deliver measurable business improvements.

Working across multiple UK sites, you'll partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities, remove process bottlenecks and implement sustainable improvements. You'll facilitate continuous improvement activities, analyse performance data, coach teams in Lean best practices and drive a culture of operational excellence, ensuring improvement initiatives deliver lasting financial and operational benefits.

What's In It for You

• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation.

• Exposure to international projects and operational excellence initiatives.

• A supportive, inclusive culture where your development matters.

• The opportunity to shape manufacturing performance across multiple UK sites.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Location & Work Pattern

This is a UK remote role with regular travel and on-site presence expected across multiple Bodycote locations throughout the UK. You'll spend time working alongside operational teams to lead improvement activities and support business objectives.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to join Bodycote and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and ethnic origin. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.