Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

Kaefer Limited; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KAEFER UK & Ireland is seeking a Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer in Jarrow on a permanent basis. You will monitor, analyse and report on manufacturing and process performance and lead cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement to enhance quality, reliability, and efficiency of goods and services.

You will work closely with management, tackle CI projects that may involve physical and organisational change, and drive digital transformation to improve process performance

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing process improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and coordinate tasks through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and report on manufacturing and process performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing and process continuous improvement.
• Prepare internal performance reports for sharing with departments.
• Undertake management of special CI projects including digital transformation to enhance process performance.
• Gain insights across departments by shadowing team members and monitoring activities.
• Attend client meetings and support close-out of actions.
• Maintain traceability by organising data and documents.

Job description

We are looking for a Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer to join our team in Jarrow on a permanent basis. You'll monitor, analyse and report upon manufacturing and process performance, and lead cross functional teams to deliver Manufacturing & Process Continuous improvement which delivers improvements in quality, reliability, and efficiency of our goods and services,

• Work closely with our General Manager, Quality Manager, Production Manager, Quality Engineer(s) and Document Controller(s).
• Monitor performance across all departments and report internally on a weekly basis
• Prepare internal performance reports for sharing with the departments
• Undertake the management of special Continuous Improvement projects with input and support from team members. These special projects can involve physical change to the manufacturing and supply chain environment, organisational change to the duties of team members and/or process reorganisation including digital transformation to enhance process performance.
• Gain insights into all tasks being performed across all departments through shadowing experienced team members and monitoring department activities
• Attend client meetings and support the close out of actions from those meetings
• Knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing and processes in a relatable industry
• Knowledge of digital transformation initiatives
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in organising, prioritising, and coordinating tasks through to completion
• Experience in writing and formatting reports / lists, organising, formatting and analysing numerical datasets and organising data and documents to maintain traceability
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently, under limited supervision and in pressurised situations

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers., Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services. KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers. KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients. We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can 'count on us' to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values

• Reliability
• Ambition
• Team Spirit
• Respect