A little bit about us and our history

Jacksons is part of William Jackson Food Group, a sixth generation family business founded by William Jackson when he opened his first shop in Hull in September 1851. Today we have a portfolio of five food businesses in distinct, yet complimentary market areas, employing over 2,000 people.

We have occupied the current site in Hull since 1907 and we now have 3 bread plants in our main bakery.

We specialise in the supply of bread to sandwich manufacturers, foodservice, own brand  and export channels, and in 2012 we launched our consumer facing brand “Jackson’s of Yorkshire”.

In 2018 we opened a brand-new site in Corby, Northamptonshire – one of the largest investments our Group has ever made – and this will allow us to realise our ambition of being the best at what we do.

2026 is an exciting time to join us – make this year a toast to you and apply now!

Role Description

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager for a full-time, on-site role based in the Kingston upon Hull. The CI Manager will lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the business, focusing on operational efficiency and cost reduction. In this role you will develop and implement a consistent CI process that delivers sustainable financial benefits and year on year improvements. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across all sites to identify and deliver cost base reductions. The CI Manager will lead the development of a standardised Operational Excellence framework and facilitate the implementation across the business, appropriately coaching and mentoring colleagues, and audit and develop improvement plans. The CI Manager will champion a culture of continuous improvement and drive innovation across all business areas.

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

• Lean Six Sigma black belt
• Previous Bakery experience
• FMCG background
• Proven ability to conduct detailed data analysis, problem-solving, and implement strategic recommendations
• Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional team collaboration
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to inspire and manage teams effectively
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced food industry environment
• A results-driven mindset and a passion for driving operational excellence

Please note that we reserve the right to close this recruitment campaign before the advertised closing date. As such, we advise you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it's like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet... go on... why not give it a whirl? Good luck!