Continuous Improvement Engineer Oswestry

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a CI Technician to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime at their Oswestry site in the UK. The role involves coaching staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have previous manufacturing experience and be knowledgeable in Lean methodologies. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in Lean/Six Sigma/KAIZEN or similar methodologies.
• Desirable knowledge of reliability and process improvement processes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational standards and drive performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and H&S standards.
• Coach and train operators on technical standards.

Skills

Previous experience within a manufacturing environment

Excellent communication and people skills

High levels of enthusiasm and a positive attitude

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma/KAIZEN

TPM

Job description

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Location:

Shropshire, GB

Oswestry Packing Facility SY10 8NL

Mon- Fri Days

Overview

As a CI Technician (known internally at Arla as an LCO Area Technician) you will be responsible for delivering operational standards within your area, responsible for reduction of unplanned downtime and increased line efficiency through systematic CI work. The Area Technician will also enable and coach Operators on technical standards.

How will you make an impact?

• Ensures that their department complies with Arla’s standards in terms of Food Safety, H&S, Environment and carry’s out internal process confirmation to ensure compliance. Leads weekly CI meeting related to unplanned stops and top losses applying structured LEAN problem solving tools and PDCA.
• Actively work with the teams on CI improvement activities. Ensures improvement activities are quantified and reflected in improvement benefits trackers. Owns and tracks data for their area and actioning deviations including preventative maintenance.
• Owns Operator Asset Care standards and competence development for teams.
• Defines, process confirms and improves operational standards within area. Trains and coaches line teams to ensure performance according to operational standards.
• Ensures a cost efficient and stable production process with emphasis on SIC and KPIs. Participate in Daily Direction Setting meeting in order to drive performance.
• Support project implementation, technology and process upgrades. Build a good working relationship with multiple internal and external functions

The Core team gets support from the all site functions including Planning, Maintenance & Engineering, QEHS and Operational Support for daily operations and improvement activities.

What will you need to succeed?

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of TPM, reliability & process improvement processes would be desirable
• Experience in Lean/Six Sigma/KAIZEN or similar
• Excellent communication and people skills
• High levels of enthusiasm and a positive attitude to change & problem solving

What can we offer?

In return you can expect acompetitive salaryandbenefitspackage and the opportunity to work with a market leading company. Our Oswestry site covers 8 acres of land and packages 350 different types of product. We #feedthe nation, producing and delivering 99.8% of our customer orders on time.

How to Apply

Please apply via the application link no later than 22nd August 2025. For additional information, please reach out to Rachel McDaid, Senior Talent Partner ([e-mail] )

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