Graduate Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement Specialist

at  Compleat Food Group

ABOUT US

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe that quality, innovation and continuous improvement are the keys to success. We are a dedicated team producing top-quality chilled food products that delight our customers. As part of our Operational Excellence journey, we are looking for a motivated graduate to help us streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency across our site in Nottingham.

THE ROLE

As a Graduate Operational Excellence Specialist, you’ll embark on our prestigious two-year graduate scheme, learning from industry professionals and making a meaningful impact from day one. You’ll work on a variety of exciting projects that contribute to the continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes, safety, product quality and ESG strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Senior Leadership and cross-functional teams to identify and drive opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and quality across our production sites.
• Implement projects focused on reducing waste, improving energy and utility usage, and optimizing workflows.
• Gather and analyse data to support decision-making and pinpoint areas for process enhancement.
• Learn from experienced mentors, sharing your innovative ideas and applying their guidance to practical projects.
• Participate in workshops and on-site learning, gaining skills in continuous improvement methodologies such as 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across your assigned site and within the wider business.
• Site Visits take part in site visits and activity workshops across our UK manufacturing sites.
• Project Management be involved in wider group projects with our graduates in different functions (including Environmental and Sustainability topics)