Overview
TipTopJob West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Continuous Improvement Engineer role at TipTopJob, near Coleshill, West Midlands. Salary up to GBP 45k + generous benefits. Our client has been established for almost 40 years and are recognised market leaders in design and development, manufacture and distribution of solutions for global supply. They are recruiting an experienced, hands-on and proactive Continuous Improvement Engineer to complement the professional manufacturing team.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager, the role focuses on identifying and implementing process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Core values include Quality, Innovation, environmental care and global capability with a diverse product portfolio.
Location: near Coleshill, West Midlands.
Contact: Manufacturing Team at Premier Technical Recruitment for details.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies in manufacturing and company processes.
* Lead DMAIC activities to eliminate inefficiencies and improve production quality and efficiency.
* Monitor and analyse KPIs, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
* Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to optimise operations and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.
* Establish relationships with shift supervisors or process implementers to assess needs and objectives; provide direction and train/mentor colleagues in SOPs and new ways of working.
* Run kaizen events and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
* Manage projects from initiation through implementation, delivering on time and within budget.
* Improve factory floor layouts, optimise workflow and operator movement.
* Liaise with Engineering for specification procurement and implementation of new plant and equipment; revisit changes to ensure sustained results.
Qualifications & Experience
* At least 5 years' proven experience in a dedicated process-improvement manufacturing environment.
* Skilled 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 Microsoft Office suite.
* Excellent influencing and communication skills at all levels; ability to diagnose problems, measure and analyse data, determine root causes, implement solutions and sustain outcomes.
* Results- and data-driven mindset with the ability to motivate others in a continuous improvement environment.
Seniority
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Manufacturing
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