Overview
Our client has been established for almost 40 years and is a market leader in design and development, manufacture and distribution of an impressive portfolio of solutions for supply worldwide. They are expanding and are seeking an experienced, hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their manufacturing team in Coleshill, Birmingham.
Responsibilities
* Identify and implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies in manufacturing and company processes; collaborate with the engineering team to perform DMAIC activities to eliminate inefficiencies and provide technical guidance to enhance production quality and efficiency.
* Monitor and analyse KPI data to identify areas for improvement and take corrective action; drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to optimise operations and sustain improvements within the manufacturing team.
* Establish effective relationships with shift supervisors and process implementers; provide direction to the manufacturing team, train and mentor colleagues in SOPs and new ways of working; run Kaizen events; ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
* Manage projects through to implementation, delivering on time and within budget; improve factory floor layouts and optimise workflow and operator movement; liaise with the Engineering team on specification procurement and the implementation of new plant and equipment; review changes to ensure sustained results.
Qualifications
* At least 5 years’ proven experience in a dedicated process improvement manufacturing environment.
* Essentially skilled and qualified in lean manufacturing methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, Kanban, etc.).
* Qualified to HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline; experience with AutoCAD and the MS Office suite.
Skills & Attributes
Excellent influencing and communication skills at all levels; ability to diagnose and define problems, measure and analyse data, determine root cause, select and implement solutions and sustain outcomes. You will be results- and data-driven and able to motivate others to embrace continuous improvement.
Details
* Location: Coleshill, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
* Salary: Base pay range provided by Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd; actual pay depends on skills and experience.
* Reporting to: Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager.
Contact
Contact the Manufacturing Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on 01827 68400 or email manufacturing@p-t-r.co.uk for further details.
Job function
* Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production
Industries
* Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
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