OverviewOur client has been established for almost 40 years and is a market leader in design and development, manufacture and distribution of an impressive portfolio of solutions for supply worldwide. They are expanding and are seeking an experienced, hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their manufacturing team in Coleshill, Birmingham.ResponsibilitiesIdentify and implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies in manufacturing and company processes; collaborate with the engineering team to perform DMAIC activities to eliminate inefficiencies and provide technical guidance to enhance production quality and efficiency.Monitor and analyse KPI data to identify areas for improvement and take corrective action; drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to optimise operations and sustain improvements within the manufacturing team.Establish effective relationships with shift supervisors and process implementers; provide direction to the manufacturing team, train and mentor colleagues in SOPs and new ways of working; run Kaizen events; ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.Manage projects through to implementation, delivering on time and within budget; improve factory floor layouts and optimise workflow and operator movement; liaise with the Engineering team on specification procurement and the implementation of new plant and equipment; review changes to ensure sustained results.QualificationsAt least 5 years’ proven experience in a dedicated process improvement manufacturing environment.Essentially skilled and qualified in lean manufacturing methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, Kanban, etc.).Qualified to HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline; experience with AutoCAD and the MS Office suite.Skills & AttributesExcellent influencing and communication skills at all levels; ability to diagnose and define problems, measure and analyse data, determine root cause, select and implement solutions and sustain outcomes. You will be results- and data-driven and able to motivate others to embrace continuous improvement.DetailsLocation: Coleshill, Birmingham, United Kingdom.Salary: Base pay range provided by Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd; actual pay depends on skills and experience.Reporting to: Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager.ContactContact the Manufacturing Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on 01827 68400 or email manufacturing@p-t-r.co.uk for further details.Job functionManufacturing, Engineering, and ProductionIndustriesManufacturing, Engineering Services, and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr