Continuous Improvement Associate – Lean & 5S

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded pension

Remuneration package

Lunch subsidy

Public transport tickets

Employee discounts

Personal and professional development

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa, part of Siemens Energy, seeks a Business Improvement Support in Hull. You will drive continuous improvement across Operations, supporting lean manufacturing, 5S, and JFI-driven projects.

The role involves hands-on equipment moves, documentation, and contractor liaison to boost safety, efficiency and performance. Ideal candidates have hands-on tool experience, safety focus, and exposure to process improvements in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools and practical joinery skills.
• Experience with power tools and maintenance/handyman activities.
• Strong health and safety awareness in manufacturing environments.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting process improvements or production activities is desirable.
• Knowledge of contractor management, permitting processes, or equipment control systems is advantageous.
• B1, B2 and B3 licences are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations and the Business Improvement Team to identify and implement improvement opportunities through the Just Fix It (JFI) system.
• Support delivery of higher-level business improvement projects and site enhancements.
• Assist with Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve efficiency and standards.
• Install, relocate, and transport equipment and site assets as required.
• Create and maintain documentation to support improvement projects and processes.
• Support contractor management, permitting and ensuring site compliance.
• Assist with Non-Conformance actions and continuous improvement from quality investigations.
• Review tooling and equipment in the KMS and identify defects or unavailable assets.
• Coordinate with Quality Engineering to ensure calibrated tooling is available for production.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient and improving working environment across the site.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance/handyman

Health and safety

Microsoft Office

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Problem solving

Communication

Independent working

Prioritisation

Process improvement

Contractor management

Permitting

Equipment control systems

Licences B1/B2/B3

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Siemens Gamesa, part of Siemens Energy, seeks a Business Improvement Support in Hull. You will drive continuous improvement across Operations, supporting lean manufacturing, 5S, and JFI-driven projects.

The role involves hands-on equipment moves, documentation, and contractor liaison to boost safety, efficiency and performance. Ideal candidates have hands-on tool experience, safety focus, and exposure to process improvements in a manufacturing setting.