Operational Excellence (KTP Associate)

Job Details

• Employer: Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge Campus)
• Location: Greenford
• Salary: £36,000 - £45,000
• Closing date listed: 20 October 2026
• Project duration: 30 months.
• Business partner: Wealmoor Ltd.

About the Role

Lead a 30-month project between Anglia Ruskin University and Wealmoor to improve fresh produce operations. You will use data and process reviews to help reduce costs, waste and environmental impact.

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) brings a university and a business together to apply research to a practical business project.

Main Responsibilities

• Review how work moves through the business and identify delays, waste and opportunities to improve.
• Plan and carry out lean improvement activities, which focus on making processes more efficient.
• Combine data from different sources and use operational analysis to guide decisions.
• Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Work with staff across a busy fresh produce operation.
• Identify and train internal staff who can lead ongoing improvements.
• Build lasting improvement practices and analytical skills within the business.
• Use findings to help the company offer more competitive proposals to clients.

Essential Requirements

• The advert seeks skills in lean management, value stream mapping, data integration and operational analytics. Value stream mapping means showing the steps in a process to identify waste and delays.
• Strong analytical thinking and confidence working with different stakeholders.

The saved advert does not include a complete list of required qualifications and experience. Read the official person specification before applying.

Desirable Experience

• Research experience in reviewing industrial processes and improving value chains.
• Knowledge of data-driven supply chains and value chain analysis.
• Experience introducing automation.
• Knowledge of Power BI or SQL.

Benefits and Support

• Access to expertise and resources from Anglia Ruskin University and Wealmoor.
• Experience applying research and data analysis to a commercial project.
• Opportunities to develop skills in operational analysis and working with industry.

About the Employer

Wealmoor is a family-owned business that grows, packs and markets fresh fruit and vegetables. It sources produce from several countries and grows seasonal vegetables and herbs in the UK. The business also supports communities and environmental projects through the Wealmoor Way Foundation.