Operational Excellence – KTP Associate

This position offers an excellent opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research while working closely with an industry partner to drive innovation and commercial impact. The role is well-suited to an expert, agile project manager with key competencies in lean management, value stream mapping and operational analytics, ideally supported by a background in industry related process review and value chain optimisation.

As part of this KTP, you will benefit from access to expertise and resources from both Anglia Ruskin University and Wealmoor Ltd. You will work at the interface of academia and industry, gaining experience in data analysis, operational excellence, analytics, and commercial translation. The role will lead a complex project within a fast-paced fresh produce environment requiring analytical thinking and confidence to engage a variety of stakeholders. It will involve designing and conducting lean based activities, presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, and identifying and upskilling internal champions ensuring a lasting legacy of continuous improvement.

This is a rare opportunity to apply your scientific skills in a commercially focused environment, broaden your professional development, and make a tangible impact within a key industry sector.

To embed continuous improvement practices and analytics capabilities to enable measurable reductions in cost, waste and environmental impact, creasing a move competitive tendering proposition to clients.