Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Lead

Penicuik Permanent £42,000 - £42,000 per year View Job Description
As a Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Lead in Edinburgh, you will oversee day-to-day manufacturing activity within the Life Science sector and improve how work is planned and delivered. You will help the Engineering & Manufacturing function run smoothly by identifying practical ways to strengthen processes, quality and output.
  • Excellent opportunity to join a global manufacturer
  • Be part of a collaborative team with excellent growth

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Life Science industry in Edinburgh.

Job Description

  • Coordinate daily manufacturing activity to maintain a reliable and organised workflow.
  • Review production processes and identify practical improvements to reduce delays and waste.
  • Develop and maintain clear work instructions that support consistent manufacturing output.
  • Track manufacturing performance and use findings to guide process improvement activity.
  • Work closely with the Engineering & Manufacturing department to resolve operational issues.
  • Introduce continuous improvement actions and monitor their effect on process performance.
  • Maintain accurate records of process changes, improvement work and manufacturing activity.
  • Help ensure manufacturing processes remain efficient, clear and fit for purpose.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Lead' should have:

  • Experience of coordinating manufacturing or production activity.
  • Practical knowledge of continuous improvement methods and process review.
  • Ability to identify process issues and put clear improvements in place.
  • Experience of creating and maintaining work instructions or process documentation.
  • Ability to monitor operational performance and use data to guide actions.
  • Confidence working across Engineering & Manufacturing teams.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Lead position in Edinburgh.
  • Salary of £42000
  • Benefits: Excellent benefits package on offer.
Contact
Amanda Lees
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7138512
Phone number
+441413314442

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Where
Penicuik
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Amanda Lees
Consultant phone
+441413314442
Job reference
JN-112026-7138512