Interim Continuous Improvement Execution Manager UK, Rotterdam

Interim CI Execution Manager Europe– UK Focus 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

Programme&transformation support

Supporting sub streams with planning, risk management and delivery

Continuously improving transformation tools, templates and reporting

Strengthening accountability and delivery excellence

What do you bring? Education&experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Economics

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Logistics, Engineering or Continuous Improvement

Proven experience in multi‑site transformation programmes

Solid knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM and/or Agile (Black Belt preferred)

Experience in project and programme management (certification is a plus)

Knowledge&skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including data and statistical analysis

Experience with design thinking and change management

Excellent coaching and influencing capabilities

Strong senior stakeholder management skills

Key competencies

Strong results and performance orientation

Effective business partnering skills

Behavioural flexibility in complex environments

Clear and impactful communication and presentation skills

What we offer

A key role in one of the largest operational transformation programmes in the industry

International exposure with direct impact on the performance of European manufacturing sites

Plenty of room for initiative, leadership and professional growth

A pragmatic, fast‑moving organisation with short lines and clear ambitions

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