Continuous Improvement Engineer

The Oval Partnership; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG food manufacturer is looking for a Continuous Improvement Coordinator to enhance production efficiency and quality at their Glasgow site. This role involves leading LEAN initiatives, conducting data analysis, and collaborating with production teams to implement improvements. Ideal candidates will have a background in food manufacturing and be skilled in Continuous Improvement methodologies. Apply with your CV to seize this pivotal career opportunity in an expanding business.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is essential.
• Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze data and support CI projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead LEAN initiatives and facilitate improvement events.
• Conduct root cause analysis to document process improvements.
• Develop reports for senior leadership on CI accomplishments.
• Work with production staff to identify improvements.
• Participate in safety awareness and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee a variety of CI projects.

Skills

LEAN methodology

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Collaboration

Job description

A leading FMCG food manufacturer is currently seeking a site Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator to join their expanding business in the East Glasgow area.

The successful Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator will be instrumental in the role out of lean and CI projects within the factory. This pivotal role focuses on driving changes that enhance production efficiency, reduces waste, and improves product quality.

This is an ideal opportunity for a production / operations / process specialist with food manufacturing experience to move into a days based, CI focused role. You will be comfortable using data to support the development of improvement projects and have previous experience and knowledge of CI tools and methodology.

Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator responsibilities include :

• Leading LEAN Initiatives : Present, facilitate, support, and lead assigned LEAN improvement events and activities.
• Analysis and Problem Solving : Conduct root cause analysis, analyse Business Central Data, and use appropriate measurement methods to document process improvements.
• Reporting : Develop reports for SLT reviewing accomplishments, participation and projected activities in line with the global lean agenda
• Collaboration : Work closely with production staff to identify and implement improvements, and coordinate with related departments for information flow.
• Safety Focus : Proactively participate in safety awareness and improvement.
• Project Management : Have oversight of a number of different projects.

Application via CV