Business Improvement Partner

Warrington Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role, you will partner with senior leaders to translate complex problems into actionable improvement opportunities using Lean Six Sigma and data-driven analysis. You will operate across a large, multifunctional utility, linking processes, people and systems to deliver measurable operational, customer and financial benefits. By facilitating workshops, shaping evidence-based business cases and guiding improvement programs, you help embedding sustainable value. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive strategic transformation aligned with the company mission.

Pay / Benefits

  • 26 days annual leave (increasing to 30 after four years) plus 8 bank holidays
  • pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution
  • up to 10.5% performance-related bonus
  • company-funded healthcare plan
  • gym and wellness discounts
  • Employee Assistance Plan

Responsibilities

  • Translate complex challenges into clear problem statements and actionable recommendations
  • Apply Lean Six Sigma, structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis to identify issues
  • Analyse operational, customer and performance data to spot trends and opportunities
  • Facilitate workshops and process reviews to capture stakeholder insights
  • Assess and prioritise opportunities based on value, risk, feasibility and alignment
  • Create data-led narratives and storyboard senior stakeholders through options and solutions
  • Develop evidence-based business cases to support decisions
  • Lead, support or oversee improvement initiatives and select appropriate approaches
  • Collaborate with operations, transformation, change, technology and project teams for implementation
  • Define success measures and benefits realisation plans to ensure sustainable improvements
  • Coach leaders and improvement teams in continuous improvement techniques
  • Contribute to development of improvement frameworks, tools and standards

Key requirements

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt or equivalent qualification
  • Significant experience applying Lean Six Sigma to real business challenges with measurable outcomes
  • Experience in a large, complex organisation across multiple functions or sites
  • Strong track record in business improvement, operational excellence or transformation
  • Experience diagnosing problems, root-cause analysis and delivering practical solutions
  • Strong data analysis skills and ability to identify trends and risks
  • Advanced or highly capable Microsoft Excel skills with data-driven decision support
  • Strong storyboarding and presentation skills to convey analysis clearly
  • Excellent senior stakeholder management and ability to influence decisions
  • Experience facilitating workshops and process reviews with operational and senior stakeholders
  • Experience supporting integration of organisational processes, functions or systems
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery across priorities
  • Full UK driving licence for ad hoc travel
  • Curiosity and analytical mindset
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Stakeholder management and influence
  • Lean Six Sigma methodologies
  • Root cause analysis
  • Data analysis and interpretation

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