Continuous Improvement Engineer (Green Bellt)

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler is recruiting a Continuous Improvement Engineer for an onsite role in Kidderminster. The role drives operational excellence, Lean initiatives and business-wide transformation to boost productivity, quality, cost and delivery performance.

Reporting across manufacturing and support functions, you will lead projects, analyse data with Lean tools, and embed measurable improvements that sustain performance gains in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent.
• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or related field.
• At least five years' experience delivering continuous improvement in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience with Lean, DMAIC and operational excellence methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects across manufacturing and business functions.
• Drive Operational Excellence initiatives including Lean deployment, QRQC, Kaizen events.
• Facilitate workshops to develop Lean capability across the organisation.
• Analyse operational data to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for improvement using Excel and BI tools.
• Map current and future state processes using Value Stream Mapping, SIPOC and other Lean methodologies.
• Support project selection, prioritisation and business case development.
• Manage improvement projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring benefits are measured and sustained.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Process improvement

Aerospace experience

Education

Engineering degree

Business/Operations degree

Tools

Excel

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Continuous Improvement Green Belt (24 month FTC)

Kidderminster (Onsite role)

£45,000 - £55,000 + excellent bens.

Continuous improvement isn't just about running Lean workshops. It's about changing the way a business thinks, solving real operational challenges and creating measurable improvements that make a lasting impact.

We're supporting a leading UK defence manufacturer as they continue to invest in Operational Excellence and are looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to help drive business-wide transformation.

Working across manufacturing and support functions, you'll identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cost and delivery performance while embedding a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation. This is a highly visible role where you'll influence stakeholders at every level and lead projects that directly support business growth.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Team Leader, you'll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and Business Support teams to identify improvement opportunities, facilitate Lean initiatives and ensure improvements are successfully implemented and sustained.

You'll combine data analysis with practical problem solving, using Lean Six Sigma tools to eliminate waste, optimise processes and improve operational performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting continuous improvement projects across manufacturing and business functions.
• Driving Operational Excellence initiatives including Lean deployment, QRQC, Kaizen events and customer improvement programmes.
• Facilitating workshops and training to develop Lean capability across the organisation.
• Analysing operational data to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for improvement using Excel and business intelligence tools.
• Mapping current and future state processes using Value Stream Mapping, SIPOC and other Lean methodologies.
• Supporting project selection, prioritisation and business case development.
• Managing improvement projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring benefits are measured, embedded and sustained.
• Working with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, reduce waste and enhance business performance.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement across the business.

We're looking for someone with:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience delivering continuous improvement within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Demonstrable success delivering measurable business improvements, including cost reduction, cycle time improvement, productivity gains or operational efficiencies.
• Strong experience applying Lean, DMAIC and operational excellence methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and turn insights into practical improvements.
• The confidence to influence stakeholders, challenge existing ways of working and drive organisational change.
• Experience within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Engineer, Operational Excellence Engineer, Lean Engineer, Manufacturing Excellence Engineer or Business Improvement Engineer looking to join an organisation that is making significant investment in its manufacturing capability and operational performance.