Head of Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Shape the Future of Manufacturing at Company Shop Group

Salary: £80,000+

Location: Tankersley, Barnsley

Are you an experienced manufacturing and continuous improvement leader looking for an opportunity to make a real difference and shape the future of a growing business?

At Company Shop Group, we’re looking for a Head of Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement to work closely with our Operations Director to help define and deliver our transition towards a more manufacturing-focused future, driving operational excellence and long-term business growth.

About us 

Company Shop Group (CSG), part of Biffa are the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK. We enable some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste. The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn. 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing our future manufacturing strategy, identifying new opportunities and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

We’re looking for someone who can think strategically but also make things happen. Someone who brings fresh ideas, challenges the status quo and has the experience and drive to deliver meaningful, sustainable improvements.

What will you be doing?

As Head of Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement, you will play a key role in:

• Developing and delivering our long-term manufacturing and operational excellence strategy.
• Driving productivity, efficiency and performance improvements through data-led decision-making.
• Leading strategic transformation and continuous improvement projects across the business.
• Championing Lean principles, operational excellence and best practice.
• Identifying opportunities for automation, technology and innovation to future-proof our operations.
• Developing the capabilities, processes and infrastructure needed to support our future growth.
• Working collaboratively with teams across the business to deliver measurable and sustainable improvements.
• Building continuous improvement capability through coaching, development and knowledge sharing.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement or operational excellence, who can bring strategic thinking, commercial awareness and practical delivery.

You’ll need to demonstrate:

• Significant leadership experience within manufacturing, operations or continuous improvement.
• A proven track record of delivering productivity, efficiency and business performance improvements.
• Experience leading transformation, change and continuous improvement programmes.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or other operational excellence methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience building high-performing teams and developing a culture of accountability and innovation.

• Experience in automation, digital transformation, operational technology or supporting a business through a transition towards a more manufacturing-led operating model would also be desirable.

What's in it for you:

• Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees.
• 10% CSG colleague discount
• Doctor care Anywhere
• Annual Flu Injections, high street & leisure vouchers, and on-site Parking.
• Subsidised staff Canteen, Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday!
• Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid.
• Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, Skoup skip hire, too good to go bags
• Medicash
• Simply Health Dental Plan
• Eye tests
• Contributory pension scheme with Life Assurance.
• Octopus EV Scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Charitable giving

PLUS Family friendly benefits.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 5:00pm. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business.

Why join Company Shop Group?

This is an opportunity to join a business with ambitious plans for the future, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to how we operate, improve and grow.

Working closely with our operations Director and wider leadership team, you’ll help shape our manufacturing strategy, drive operational excellence and support the continued development of our business.

If you’re passionate about manufacturing, continuous improvement and delivering meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Company Shop Group.