We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Manufacturing Specialist to support our Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives. This 12-month fixed-term assignment involves hands‑on problem solving, standard work maintenance, and active participation in our improvement workshops.
Job Title: Manufacturing Specialist (Lean)
Job type: 12 Month Fixed Term Assignment
Location: Caterpillar - Springvale Site (Millennium Way, Belfast, BT12 7AL)
Pay Rate: £17.95 per hour
Shift timing: Mon 07:00 - 17:15, Tues - Thurs 07:00 - 16:45
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Thurs)
Key Responsibilities:
* Lean & Continuous Improvement: Support and co‑facilitate Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) / Kaizen events; participate in daily waste‑identification walks and Gemba activities.
* Digital CI Management: Assist with the Digital CI Card process (entry, tracking, and closure) and maintain CI boards to ensure visual management standards are met.
* 5S & Standards: Run 5S checks, support audits, and help teams implement sustainable workplace organization.
* Problem Solving: Support Rapid Response activities, assist in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) sessions, and support the closure of 8Ds / A3s.
* Operational Support: Update Standard Work, assist with safety walk observations, and identify process abnormalities or quality defects.
* Process Improvement: Assist with tooling audits and flow enhancement; Spaghetti Mapping knowledge is highly desirable.
Essential Requirements:
* Strong interest in Lean thinking, waste elimination, and hands‑on problem solving.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with production teams and engineering partners.
* Ability to follow verbal/written Standard Work and basic data‑collection processes.
* Ability to read and interpret simple mechanical drawings or process documentation.
* Good computer literacy, with the ability to use digital CI tools.
Desired Requirements:
* Previous experience in a lean‑focused environment or participation in Kaizen/RIW activity.
* Basic understanding of 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, or RCCA.
* Experience supporting audits, CI boards, or continuous improvement systems.
* Proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and task organization.
Benefits:
* Uniform and PPE provided.
* Paid holidays.
* Full induction and ongoing professional training.
* Onsite car parking and canteen facilities.
* Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
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