Continuous Improvement Engineer

Recruit4staff; England; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead initiatives ensuring compliance with food safety and health standards. The position involves leading continuous improvement meetings, managing performance data, and supporting project implementations. Ideal candidates should have experience in regulated environments, with qualifications in engineering and knowledge of Lean methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 per annum, alongside attractive benefits including 25 days holiday and an on-site gym.

Benefits

On-site gym

On-site canteen

Free EV car parking

Discounted on-site staff shop

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employer pension contribution matched up to 6%

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, KAIZEN, or similar methodologies.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure departmental compliance with company standards on Food Safety.
• Lead weekly continuous improvement meetings focused on performances.
• Manage and act on performance data including preventative maintenance.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Excellent communication

People skills

Education

HNC/HND or a Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established food manufacturing business in their search for a Continuous Improvement Engineerto work in Oswestry

Job Details

• Pay: £55,000 per annum
• Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: On-site gym, on-site canteen, free EV car parking, discounted on-site staff shop, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, employer pension contribution matched up to 6%

Job Role

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will play a key role in ensuring departmental compliance with company standards on Food Safety and Health & Safety. This position leads weekly continuous improvement (CI) meetings focused on unplanned stops and top losses using structured LEAN problem‑solving tools and the PDCA cycle. The role works closely with teams to drive improvement activities, quantifying outcomes and tracking benefits. You'll also be responsible for managing and acting on performance data, including preventative maintenance. Support for projects, process upgrades, and technology implementation also falls within this remit.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Previous experience within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, KAIZEN, or similar methodologies
• Excellent communication and people skills
• HNC/HND or a Degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
• Project or Change Management training/certification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, Prosci)

Commutable From

Wrexham, Chester, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Chirk

Similar Job Titles

Process Improvement Engineer, Process Optimization Engineer, Operations Excellence Engineer, Manufacturing Improvement Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Production Systems Engineer, Lean Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Six Sigma Engineer, Continuous Improvement Specialist, Kaizen Engineer, Lean Process Engineer

Further Information

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