Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview: Working alongside our client, an established global injection moulding manufacturer servicing the automotive industry, we are looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to join their team.

Remit:

1. This position will suit an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager with a proven track record of leading successful improvement projects within a manufacturing environment.
2. The successful Continuous Improvement Manager candidate will lead and implement improvement initiatives, focusing on optimizing injection moulding, assembly and paint processes.
3. Fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking company who place great importance on the investment in the training and development of their staff.

Role:

1. As Continuous Improvement Manager you will be tasked with reducing waste costs to the business, and enhancing production efficiencies whilst also ensuring quality compliance within the manufacturing environment.
2. In the role of Continuous Improvement Manager you will analyse current manufacturing processes, focusing on injection moulding operations and implement improvement projects to optimize productivity, reduce cycle times and enhance quality.
3. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement tools to reduce waste, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve workflow in moulding operations.
4. Develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, reliability, and high-quality output in plastic moulding production.
5. Investigate production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to address and prevent quality defects or downtime.
6. Train production team members on best practices in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies, building a culture of operational excellence.
7. Collect and analyse production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; develop KPIs to track progress and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
8. Lead and manage continuous improvement projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timely completion and measurable results.
9. Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to assess and improve the performance and reliability of moulding equipment, including predictive and preventive maintenance initiatives.
10. Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs, including material usage, energy consumption, and labour hours, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Experience Requirements:

1. Degree qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related field.
2. Minimum 5 years' experience within injection moulding manufacturing.
3. Proven record of leading successful improvement projects within a manufacturing environment.
4. Experience with injection moulding equipment and process variables such as mould setup, machine calibration and cycle optimization.
5. Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies.
6. Excellent communication skills.
7. Punctuality and time management skills.
8. Project management.
9. Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Key Words: “Continuous Improvement Manager”, “Process Improvement Manager”, “Process Manager”, “CI Manager”, “Lean Process Engineer”, “Injection Moulding”, Plastics, Automotive, “Six Sigma”, IATF16949.