Job Description:

Role: Continuous Improvement and Project Manager
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

We are partnering with a leading automated distribution centre in Rotherham to recruit a Continuous Improvement and Project Manager who will play a critical role in optimising performance, delivering strategic projects, and driving efficiency across a fast-paced, technology-led operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong warehouse systems knowledge, particularly within Manhattan WMS, who thrives in a complex, automated supply chain environment.

The Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will lead site-wide improvement initiatives and manage key operational projects that enhance productivity, service, and cost performance.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading continuous improvement programmes across warehouse operations
• Identifying and eliminating process inefficiencies using Lean methodologies
• Managing end-to-end operational projects from concept through implementation
• Driving performance improvements across automation systems and workflows
• Acting as the site subject matter expert for Manhattan WMS
• Working cross-functionally with operations, IT, engineering and third-party providers
• Analysing data to identify trends, root causes and improvement opportunities
• Supporting change management and embedding best practice across the site
• Delivering measurable gains in productivity, accuracy and customer service

We are looking for a hands-on improvement leader who can combine operational understanding with technical capability.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience at a Continuous Improvement and Project manager level
• Background within an automated logistics distribution and supply chain environment
• Strong knowledge of Manhattan Warehouse Management Systems
• Experience implementing Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment
• Confidence influencing at all levels of the business

Desirable

• Lean Six Sigma qualification
• Prince2 / PMP or equivalent project qualification
• Exposure to warehouse automation technologies such as conveyors, ASRS, sortation or robotics