Continuous Improvement Engineer

Chorley Permanent £35,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
Are you an experienced CI Engineer looking to contribute to the Manufacturing industry? This permanent role in Chorley offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in driving continuous improvement initiatives within a professional environment.
  • £35,000 - £45,000 Salary.
  • An opportunity for a hands on CI Engineer to implement Operational Excellence.

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the Manufacturing and Production industry, providing innovative solutions and services to its clients. They are committed to operational excellence and continuously improving processes to maintain their industry leadership. A key figure within their industry this business are growing at an exponential rate, operating across multiple sites in the UK with a drive to deliver cutting edge products into the market.

Job Description

As the Continuous Improvement Engineer you will be tasked with the following;

  • Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation such as; Production, Engineering, Supply Chain
  • Liaise across the production floor with operations in a hands on manner to recognise, implement and develop improvement processes utilising methodologies and CI Tools (VSM, Continuous Flow, Process Mapping, Std Work, 5S, SMED, Error proofing, TPM, Pull system).
  • Creation and Maintenance of Manufacturing documentation including work instruction and SOP's.
  • Process/Line Validations/Qualification.
  • New Product and process introduction; leading and executing trials including material and equipment trials.
  • Evaluation of current processes to determine their effectiveness, identify opportunites and recommend strategies for Improvement.
  • Lead process improvement projects to meet business objectives and deliver demonstrable results using LEAN and Six sigma methods.
  • Operate on a KPI driven basis to provide quantifiable data and deliver on operational goals whilst recognising gaps.
  • As the Continuous Improvement Engineer you will liaise across all levels of the manufacturing from shop floor to leadership, communicating ideas effectively with evidence based date to implement long term strategies.

The Successful Applicant

The key requirements for the role of Continuous Improvement Engineer are as follows -HNC/HND minimum in a relevant engineering or business improvement related field.

LEAN certification is desirable with Green Belt Certification as a minimum.

Demonstrable background across CI/LEAN/Process improvement within a manufacturing business (Open to industry).

A clear ability to engage the all levels of a manufacturing plant to drive towards one goal.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000.
  • Attractive benefits, including a 5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution.
  • 25 days holiday + 8 BH
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Life insurance
  • Cycle to work



If you are passionate about driving continuous improvement and are excited to work in the Life Science industry, this role in Chorley could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

Contact
Jordi Williams
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6915217
Phone number
+441133889028

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chorley
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jordi Williams
Consultant phone
+441133889028
Job reference
JN-012026-6915217