Continuous Improvement Coordinator

E3recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Continuous Improvement Coordinator to join their dynamic Manufacturing Team. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with a market leader known for investing in employee development. You will be responsible for delivering impactful CI projects, leveraging tools like Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen to enhance operational efficiency. With genuine career progression opportunities and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a thriving manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Discretionary KPI Bonus

3x Life Assurance

Group Company Pension

33 days holiday

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical skills for data presentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CI projects to enhance plant output and quality.
• Support financial budgets aligned with KPIs.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing Excellence

Data Analysis

CI Tools and Techniques

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Relevant Qualification in Continuous Improvement

Tools

OEE Software Systems

Job description

This Continuous Improvement Coordinator role is with a European Blue Chip Manufacturing Client, a world-leading manufacturer seeking a skilled Continuous Improvement Coordinator to join their Manufacturing Team.

The company is a market leader and international manufacturer, known for investing in and developing employees at all levels, offering extensive training and career progression opportunities.

What’s in it for you as a Continuous Improvement Coordinator:

• A salary of £50,000
• Discretionary KPI Bonus
• 3x Life Assurance in Salary
• Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week (8am-4pm)
• Group Company Pension
• Location – Sevenoaks (approximately 7 miles away, with regular train services)
• 33 days holiday
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities

Main Responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Coordinator:

1. Deliver CI projects to support operational and engineering teams in improving plant output and quality.
2. Support the delivery of financial budgets aligned with KPIs such as waste, TOS, efficiency, machine uptime, planned tonnage, and safety.
3. Leverage and develop site capability on CI tools and techniques (Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, Line-balancing, Centrelines).
4. Support the maintenance and enhancement of CI in our bakery OEE performance management system.
5. Support embedding site values as part of CI strategies.
6. Demonstrate health and safety adherence and promote cultural behaviors to support site culture.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar relevant qualification in CI.
• Previous experience and qualifications in Manufacturing Excellence.
• Strong understanding and application of CI tools and techniques, including DMAIC, SMED, 5S, Centerlining, SIC, Kaizen, and Line Balancing.
• Experience working with overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) software systems.
• Proven ability to analyze data and present reports effectively.

Please apply directly for further information regarding the Continuous Improvement Coordinator role.