Production and Continuous Improvement Engineer

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd; Hoyland; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Employee discounts

Cycle-to-work

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer in Barnsley to drive efficiency, quality, productivity and cost reduction through lean methods and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead cross-functional projects, introduce new components, and optimise production layouts while developing teams and embedding lean principles across the site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Experience in production engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Previous experience leading projects, managing priorities, and influencing stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills; ability to coach and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production engineering projects focused on improving efficiency, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives using techniques such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management, Kanban, and waste elimination methodologies.
• Manage the introduction of new components and engineering changes, ensuring accurate production documentation, BOMs, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process optimisation and operational improvements.
• Support the development of manufacturing layouts, workflow improvements, tooling, fixtures, and production systems to maximise operational performance.

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Engineer with a passion for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement? We are seeking a Senior Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer to play a key role in enhancing manufacturing performance, supporting the introduction of new products, and embedding lean principles throughout a growing engineering and production environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can influence processes, develop teams, and deliver measurable improvements across the business.

Senior Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer – Barnsley – Up to £54,000

Senior Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer's Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support production engineering projects focused on improving efficiency, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives using techniques such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management, Kanban, and waste elimination methodologies.
• Manage the introduction of new components and engineering changes, ensuring accurate production documentation, BOMs, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process optimisation and operational improvements.
• Support the development of manufacturing layouts, workflow improvements, tooling, fixtures, and production systems to maximise operational performance.

Skills & Experience Required as a Senior Production & Continuous Improvement Engineer:

• Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong background in production engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Previous experience leading projects, managing priorities, and influencing stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to coach and develop others.

Benefits Package:

• Salary up to £54,000.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance.
• Healthcare cash plan, employee discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and free onsite parking.