Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

You look at a process or situation and ask why Why that way, why that order, and crucially could it be better. Not change for changes sake but to improve efficiencies. Continuous improvement is striving for good, great and if possible, world class. Youdbecome our first dedicated CI engineer, working with a team of seasoned professionals who are ready to embrace your skills.BASIC SALARY: Up to £45,000BENEFITS: 30 days holiday (including bank holidays). Pension scheme (employer matches employee contribution up to 10%). 4x Death in service. Discretionary annual bonus paid in December. Reduced local gym membership. Cycle to work scheme.LOCATION: BuryCOMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Whilst this role is based in Bury, the current team commute from Manchester, Bolton, Rochdale, Blackburn, Huddersfield, Burnley, and OldhamWhy should I apply:This is an opportunity to work with almost a blank page, a successful thriving business which is striving for knowledge in why they are successful as opposed to just being that way. There is data, there are systems and software, but there is no glue bindingit together, no focus in driving understanding, efficiency or real knowledge of what good looks like. Both the leadership team and shop floor are bought into the potential of this role.JOB DESCRIPTION: Continuous Improvement Engineer, Process Engineer - Textiles, ManufacturingAs our first dedicated Continuous Improvement Engineer youll have a huge role in understanding how and why the business operates the way it does today, where the business wants to be, then be instrumental in creating the road map of how to get there. A manufacturingoperation that runs 24/5, with investment in a new ERP system. Complete process mapping and even some SOPs to create youll work closely with the team to turn potential into reality.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Continuous Improvement Engineer, Process Engineer - Textiles, ManufacturingReview and analyse current MES capability and potential. Process map and create SOPs for key roles. Improving process control through operator led activities. Create daily, weekly, monthly reports on machine efficiency. Play a key stakeholder role in the implementation and preparation of a new ERP system. Consistently promote the goal of RFT.PERSON SPECIFICATION: Continuous Improvement Engineer, Process Engineer - Textiles, ManufacturingTo be successful in your application, you will be able to demonstrate how you have previously implemented systems and processes with quantifiable outcomes. Youll be a driver for activity and engagement, comfortable on the shop floor working and speaking withoperators, gathering data, knowledge and credibility as well presenting to the senior leadership team.You will be able to illustrate: A proven track record within a mass manufacturing environment (could by Automotive, Food, Chemical, Electronics, FMCG or Textiles or others). Experience in working with a formal QMS - any experience of implementing new ERP systems is an advantage. How you win hearts and minds to gain trust and credibility within the team. Knowledge and experience in a variety of Lean and Continuous Improvement techniques - and the achievements from your application of said techniques.THE COMPANY:Tracing our routes back over 100 years, we are a well-established family-owned business with a hard earned and retained reputation. We stand for quality, excellence, and high service levels. As a major manufacturer of consumer products that everyone uses andtouches every day, we understand the importance of quality and ultimately customer satisfaction. With sites in both the North and South of the UK, we employee a team of over 500 and turnover in excess of £150M.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Continuous Improvement Engineer, Process Engineer, Process Optimisation, Process Improvement - CI, Continuous Improvement,Sigma, 5S, Fishbone, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA, SPC, Lean, RFT, Textiles, Food, Automation Manufacturing, Converting/rewinding, Industrial ManufacturingINTERESTED Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.REF: JN17153, Wallace Hind Selection