Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer (Lean/Manufacturing)

Gloucester

Competitive Salary DOE + Bonus Scheme + 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Employee Support Program + Company Pension, salary sacrifice scheme is also available

Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 5pm, Fridays Early finish 4pm.

Continuous Improvement Engineer required for a family owned industry leading manufacturer who are going through a period of sustained growth. Offering a role with variety, responsibility and room for growth.

The Successful Continuous Improvement Engineer will have previous experience working within a manufacturing environment (preferably FMCG) as either a Lean Engineer, CI Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or very similar. You will have previous experience of leading/managing projects and working cross functionally between various departments. Those with a Black Belt in Six Sigma will be at a significant advantage, but those with Green Belt will still be considered dependant on merit.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer Role:

• Working as a member of the senior management team, reporting directly in the Group Head of Manufacturing and Operations Manager.
• Continually seek to drive improvements within process design, layout and operational performance, ensuring safe practices are followed.
• Ensuring you have an understanding of the processes in place, to be able to provide insight to other members of the team and management.
• Ensuring production objectives and KPI's are met.
• Introducing new lean tools to various departments.
• Provide continuous improvements within the manufacturing areas, including OEE, waste reduction, and productivity.
• Assist the Quality Department with Non-conformances and customer complaints when required.
• Flexibility to occasional travel to support manufacturing goals.
• Managing projects and working cross functionally between various departments across the site.

The Successful Continuous Improvement Engineer:

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment (preferably FMCG) as either a Lean Engineer, CI Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or similar.
• Experience of leading/managing projects and working cross functionally between various departments.
• Those with a Black Belt in Six Sigma or Green belt highly desired.