Continuous Improvement Engineer

SeeMeHired; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement professional to enhance processes and lead CI initiatives. You will spearhead training for team members, implement strategies to improve productivity, and support a strong EHS culture. The ideal candidate has a Sixsigma Greenbelt and significant experience in process optimization. This position offers competitive salaries, training opportunities, and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit-related pay

Uniform allowance

Employer contributory pension scheme

Access to training courses

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of ISO 9001/14001 working practices and policies.
• Ability to influence change and improvement across various teams.
• Experience in training and mentoring team members in new processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and improve company processes and procedures.
• Develop process enhancement strategies.
• Create and manage a central KIP database for decision making.
• Lead delivery of CI projects involving cross-function teams.

Skills

Sixsigma Greenbelt trained

Process optimization

ISO 9001/14001 working practices

Education

3-5 years' experience in process optimization or business management

Job description

Provide World Class Manufacturing techniques to support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. Champion EHS in the workplace - Lead by example through adherence to standards, and actively encourage a positive Environmental, Health & Safety culture. Maintain a positive, professional demeanour at all times, with a can-do attitude.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyse and improve company processes and procedures
• Developing process enhancement strategies
• Investigating shortfalls, issues, and complaints in current business processes
• Establishing norms and standards of company performance
• Monitoring staff performance and organisational processes
• Collaborating with other stakeholders to enhance productivity and staff satisfaction
• Staying up to date and initiating developments in management and process optimization
• Working with the other function leaders, to coordinate and facilitate process improvement and new product implementation projects
• Ensuring timely feedback on progress and constraints where applicable
• Delivery of CI projects that are typically complex in nature and involve cross function team members and stakeholders
• Deliver positive improvements to the bottom line through the elimination of waste
• Design, Implement, Support and mentor business trainee WCM Green Belts in the delivery of CI projects and achieve certification where applicable
• Identify opportunities for 'Being better than today' and 'Easy to do business with', supported by sponsor engagement and charters where applicable
• Co-ordinate and manage a central KIP database (single agenda) which will lead the business in decision making principles
• Communicating ideas and opinions to other members of management. Influencing change and improvement
• Managing staff cohorts and teams of various sizes
• Training, mentoring, and guiding team members in new processes
• Implement a CI/WCM Pillar Structure to ensure the CI is habitual within our future business

Requirements:

• Sixsigma Greenbelt trained
• Demonstrable experience of ISO 9001/14001 working practices and policies
• 3-5 years' experience in process optimization, operations, or business management

About the company: Brett Martin is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer.

The company offers a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits to its employees, including competitive salaries, profit-related pay, uniform allowance, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Brett Martin also invests in the development of its employees through access to training courses, progression opportunities, and travel experiences.