Interim Continuous Improvement Execution Manager UK

Location: United Kingdom (flexible base, frequent travel required) Department: Operations Europe Reports to: Regional Manufacturing Director Europe

Drive CI excellence across the UK manufacturing network

Refresco operates a highly strategic and complex manufacturing network in the United Kingdom , with several large-scale production sites playing a critical role in our European operations.

To strengthen performance, execution and capability building within the UK, we are looking for an Interim CI Execution Manager Europe . In this role, you will play a key part in delivering Refresco’s global Delta transformation programme , supporting both short-term performance improvements and long-term capability development.

Your role

As CI Execution Manager Europe, you are responsible for the execution of the Manufacturing workstream within the Delta program. You will work closely with approximately 43 plants across Europe , with a strong focus on 17 pull-forward sites , driving performance improvements in cost, productivity and capabilities.

Your key responsibilities include:

CI Framework & Way of Working

• Deploying, sustaining and continuously improving the CI Framework, RMS and standards • Strengthening CI governance, tools and systems • Ensuring strong diagnostic capabilities across plants

CI capability & mindset development

• Developing Lean leadership within Operations • Coaching Team Leaders, Green Belts and Yellow Belts • Building sustainable CI capabilities and ownership

Performance & value delivery

• Tracking and validating financial impact, productivity improvements and savings • Ensuring alignment of performance data with Finance and Operations • Co-creating a realistic and bankable plan together with the plants

Stakeholder management & communication

• Delivering clear dashboards and high-quality management presentations • Translating complex data into actionable insights • Acting as a trusted partner to Manufacturing leaders across Europe