Continuous Improvement Engineer - Lean & 5S Leader

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Tipton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

39.5 hours per week

Early Friday finish

Make a real difference

Key role in growing business

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are supporting an established manufacturing business in Oldbury, West Midlands, in hiring a hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer. You will drive Lean initiatives, 5S programmes and waste reduction on the shop floor, partnering with Operations Managers to raise productivity and safety.

We are seeking an experienced professional with 5+ years in CI, manufacturing or production engineering, who can identify opportunities, develop practical solutions and coach teams to

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering or Production Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and implement CI initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Maintain a structured 5S programme and improve workflow.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing to improve productivity and production performance.
• Review processes to streamline operations and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Support Health & Safety culture on site and promote employee development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve workplace organisation and quality.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Waste reduction

Problem solving

Team leadership

Job description

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are supporting an established manufacturing business in Oldbury, West Midlands, in hiring a hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer. You will drive Lean initiatives, 5S programmes and waste reduction on the shop floor, partnering with Operations Managers to raise productivity and safety.

We are seeking an experienced professional with 5+ years in CI, manufacturing or production engineering, who can identify opportunities, develop practical solutions and coach teams to