Continuous Improvement Graduate

Continuous Improvement Graduate
Location: Boston site
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Programme: 2027 Graduate Programme
Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in operations, continuous improvement and innovation?
Albert Bartlett is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate to join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Continuous Improvement Graduate based at our Boston site. This role is designed to give you hands-on experience working on real business challenges while developing the skills, knowledge and leadership capability needed for a successful career within one of the UK's leading fresh food manufacturers.
As part of the programme, you'll work alongside experienced operational leaders, benefit from support from an external professional mentor, and participate in structured rotational placements across a range of Albert Bartlett business units, giving you valuable exposure to different functions, sites and areas of the wider business.
What You'll Be Doing
Working closely with Production, Engineering, Technical, Planning and Supply Chain teams, you'll help identify and deliver improvements that positively impact safety, quality, cost, service and productivity.
You'll gain experience in:
Analysing operational performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Supporting continuous improvement projects from concept through to implementation
Process mapping, waste reduction activities and workflow reviews
Root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving
KPI reporting, performance tracking and data visualisation
Working with digital tools, automation and AI technologies to support operational excellence
Engaging colleagues across the business to support positive change and innovation
Supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the site
Requirements
Suitable Educational Backgrounds:
Operations Management
Engineering
Manufacturing
Food Science
Business Management
Supply Chain
Data Analytics
Key Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
A genuine interest in technology, AI and operational improvement
A proactive, hands-on approach
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
The confidence to challenge existing processes and suggest better ways of working
The ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels
Benefits
Our Graduate Programme is designed to accelerate your development and provide you with the experience, support and exposure needed to build a successful long-term career.
You'll benefit from:
Why Join Albert Bartlett?
Our Graduate Programme is designed to accelerate your development and provide you with the experience, support and exposure needed to build a successful long-term career.
You'll benefit from:
Structured graduate development programme
Dedicated external mentor support
Rotational placements across Albert Bartlett business units
Hands-on involvement in business improvement projects
Exposure to senior leaders and operational teams
Training in Lean, continuous improvement and project delivery
Experience using emerging technologies and AI tools in a real manufacturing environment
Clear progression opportunities into Operations, Continuous Improvement and Project Leadership roles
If you're looking for a graduate opportunity where you can make a real impact, develop valuable business skills and gain exposure to multiple areas of a successful and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start building your future with Albert Bartlett's 2027 Graduate Programme. 🚀
If you're looking for a graduate opportunity where you can make a real impact, develop valuable business skills and gain exposure to multiple areas of a successful and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start building your future with Albert Bartlett's 2027 Graduate Programme. 🚀

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