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Job Title


Reliability Lead


Company : Pioneer Selection


Location : Folkestone, England


Created : 2026-01-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Reliability & Operational Excellence Lead Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus | Excellent Benefits We are seeking a senior, enterprise-level leader to drive operational excellence, gross margin improvement, and working capital optimisation across global operations. The role will include leading Reliability within a global world class manufacturing business in order to improve gross margin accross the board. Key Responsibilities Lead the global Operational Excellence strategy, governance, and Function Operating System (MOS). Own the International Gross Margin Improvement (G2G) programme, delivering ~2% of net sales in annual profit improvement. Sponsor cross-functional transformations across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service. Drive working capital and cash optimisation in partnership with finance. Champion Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, standardisation, and digital transformation (automation, analytics, smart operations). Build organisational capability and lead change across global teams. About You 10+ years' experience in operational excellence, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, or strategy (CPG or similar). Proven track record leading large-scale, global transformation programmes. Strong financial acumen, executive-level stakeholder influence, and data-driven mindset. Bachelor's degree required (MBA preferred). Safety is a core value, and adherence to all Health & Safety standards is essential. What's On Offer Competitive salary + bonus enhanced company pension scheme. Work within a fully automated, state-of-the-art world class technical environment. Long-term career development and training opportunities. TPBN1_UKTJ