Operational Excellence Partner

ROLE: Operational Excellence Partner / Branch Network Process Improvement HOURS: 37.5 per Week - Permanent Role, Monday to Friday SALARY: £ 35,000 - £42,000, Dependent upon Skills and Experience BENEFITS: Healthcare Cash Plan, 3x Salary Life Assurance, High Street Discounts, Staff Discount BASE: Field Based, with regular working within Head Office, South Normanton (J28, M1)

Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us.

We are delighted to be recruiting an Operational Excellence Partner, with responsibility for identifying efficiencies and process improvements and driving consistent, effective and efficient ways of working across our Trade Branch Network of over 200 branches.

Our Operational Excellence Partners work within Central Operations, this role combines hands on branch engagement with process improvement, using insight from colleagues, operational data, and observation of day-to-day branch activity to develop practical solutions that deliver operational and process efficiencies to our Trade Branch environment.

What Our Operational Excellence Partners Do

Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and standardise ways of working across our Trade Branch Network of over 200 branches Visit branches to understand day-to-day operational challenges and develop practical solutions Explore opportunities to use technology, digital tools, AI and automation to improve how we work Challenge existing processes and bring new ideas and approaches to solving problems Work collaboratively with Branch Teams, Regional Managers, IT and other Head Office functions Support the testing, implementation and adoption of new processes, tools and improvements Identify and share best practice across the network Develop and improve operational processes, procedures and supporting documentation Use operational insight, colleague feedback and data to identify opportunities and evaluate improvements

What We Need From Our Operational Excellence Partners

Previous experience of multi-site Continuous Improvement activity within an operational environment, ideally retail, distribution, or branch operations Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify inefficiencies and develop practical solutions A good understanding of business systems and technology, with the confidence to explore digital solutions Innovative and proactive, with the confidence to question established ways of working Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with colleagues at all levels Organised and able to manage multiple concurrent activities and follow improvements through to completion Commercial awareness, and an understanding of the impact of operational processes on efficiency, productivity and customer experience Comfortable using data and feedback to support decision-making Awareness of AI, automation and emerging technologies and their potential business applications Experience of implementing new systems, processes or digital tools to drive process improvement and efficiencies

What We Offer Our Operational Excellence Partners

You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary of between £35,000 and £42,000 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays - normally 33 days in total each year Free Healthcare plan for all employees Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary Christmas shutdown Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success Company Pension Plan Employee discount on Eurocell products Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career