Continuous Improvement Engineer

Greiner; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

5% Employer Pension Contributions

Death in Service Benefit

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity &Adoptio

Job summary

Greiner in Northern Ireland is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead projects that boost productivity, quality, and cost performance across the plant. Using Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen, you will identify opportunities, remove barriers, and implement sustainable solutions with data-driven decisions.

You will run workshops, develop business cases and project plans, track progress and support delivery of key operational objectives, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical application of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse data, identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Experience managing projects from initiation through to completion, including developing project plans and monitoring progress.
• Ability to lead, motivate and coach cross-functional teams to deliver results and engage colleagues in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present information to a range of audiences.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects that enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost performance across the business.
• Identify improvement opportunities, remove operational barriers, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, develop business cases and project plans, track project performance.
• Support the delivery of key operational and strategic objectives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Office suite

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job description:

Job Overview

Are you passionate about improving processes, solving problems, and delivering meaningful change? As ourContinuous Improvement Engineer, you will have the opportunity to influence how we work by leading projects that enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost performance across the business. Using Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, and data-driven decision-making, you will identify improvement opportunities, remove operational barriers, and implement sustainable solutions. Working with stakeholders at all levels, you will facilitate workshops, develop business cases and project plans, track project performance, and support the delivery of key operational and strategic objectives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning ideas into action, driving continuous improvement, and making a visible impact within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge and practical application of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse data, identify root causes and implement effective solutions
• Experience managing projects from initiation through to completion, including developing project plans and monitoring progress
• Ability to lead, motivate and coach cross-functional teams to deliver results and engage colleagues in continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience working within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present information to a range of audiences
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable Criteria

• Lean Six Sigma qualification, or currently working towards one
• Experience using data visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI
• Experience facilitating continuous improvement workshops and process mapping activities
• Membership of a relevant professional body

Our Offer

Hours of work: Monday to Friday,38hours per week

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Fully funded Health Cash Plan to support dental, physio costs etc
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• 5% Employer Pension Contributions
• Death in Service Benefit (Salary x 2)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• 1 additional holiday per annum after 5 years’ service
• Corporate Women in Business membership for all colleagues
• Diversity Mark Bronze Accredited workplace
• Plus many more including Charity Committee and Social Events across the year

Please note our site location is in Northern Ireland, therefore you must have a permanent right to work in the UK.

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