Job Description
Technical & Continuous Improvement Specialist
South Lanarkshire 30,000 - 40,000 + Benefits Full Time | Permanent
A growing manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Technical & Continuous Improvement Specialist to support production, quality and manufacturing improvement activities within a fast-paced industrial environment.
This is a broad and highly visible technical role offering exposure to process improvement, quality enhancement, customer support, new product introduction, manufacturing optimisation and continuous improvement projects.
The position would suit someone from a manufacturing environment who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and working closely with production, engineering and commercial teams.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting technical and quality improvement activities across manufacturing operations
* Investigating production and product-related issues and implementing corrective actions
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, waste reduction and product performance
* Supporting new product introduction and technical trials
* Working with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders on technical matters
* Monitoring production performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
* Supporting process optimisation across manufacturing operations
* Assisting with technical documentation, specifications and quality standards
* Supporting cross-functional projects and operational improvement activities
Candidates should ideally have:
* Experience within manufacturing, production, process engineering, quality or technical functions
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Confidence communicating with production and engineering teams
* Experience within fast-paced industrial environments
* Continuous improvement exposure would be advantageous
* A positive, resilient and proactive attitude
This role offers excellent long-term development potential and broad exposure across technical, operational and continuous improvement activities within a complex manufacturing environment.
Please note: unfortunately, this role is not open to candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future.