Continuous Improvement Lead

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead daily and monthly consultative coaching on Integrated Work Systems (IWS) (daily directional setting, CI) activities, ensuring strong execution, progress tracking, and reapplication across operations.
• Maintain close engagement with plant operations to assess IWS maturity, identify support needs, and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Drive capability building by actively participating in critical pilot models, factory-wide implementations, and system development initiatives.
• Lead and participate in pillar governance, including pillar meetings, 1:1 reviews with pillar owners, factory pillar reviews, and DMS reviews.
• Assess and develop organizational capability through pillar team assessments, Operations Leadership Team training on pillar tools, and ongoing coaching.
• Own factory IWS performance management, including audits, dashboards, communications, master plan updates, and Zero Loss Journey alignment.
• Represent the factory within IWS networks by benchmarking best practices, supporting reapplication, and sharing progress with regional leadership.
• Lead strategic IWS planning activities, including master planning, phase assessments, 90-day plans, LoS deployment, loss tree development, and IWS workshops

What are we looking for?

• Degree level in a science, applied science or engineering, preferably with experience in a FMCG background
• Understanding of EHS management principles and supply chain, with working knowledge of SPC, ISO 9000, Six Sigma and CI tools
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with strong influencing, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Practical competence in analysis, problem solving and continual improvement methods and techniques
• Strong People management and coaching skills to develop a high performing team
• Effective resource allocation, prioritisation and management.
• Knowledge of and contacts with external industry supplier base.
• Understanding of facilities and site services in a Manufacturing environment. 

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.