Value Stream Improvement Lead

Robert Walters UK; Skipton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer based in Skipton, West Yorkshire. The role involves driving continuous improvement across a core production area focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with an emphasis on professional growth within a stable operational environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Visible operational role with real impact

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of health & safety and quality systems.
• Experience in low to medium volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured methodologies.
• Analyze production data to drive performance improvements.
• Support safety and quality investigations and audits.

Skills

Continuous improvement methodologies

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Continous Improvement Engineer Location: West Yorkshire (site-based) Salary: £35-40k

A well-established manufacturing organisation operating in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to support and drive continuous improvement across a core production area.

This role sits within operations and focuses on improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while developing people and embedding a strong continuous improvement culture.

The Role:

You will work closely with production and support teams to identify inefficiencies, lead improvement activities, and ensure changes are practical, compliant, and sustained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading continuous improvement initiatives using structured CI methodologies
• Analysing production data (e.g. OEE, waste, deviations) to drive performance improvements
• Supporting safety and quality investigations, CAPAs, and audits
• Coordinating skills development and training plans within the value stream
• Improving Right First Time performance, reducing waste and downtime
• Supporting new product introductions and operational projects

About You:

You are a hands-on improvement professional who enjoys working on the shop floor and partnering with operational teams. This role may be suitable for any one who has previously worked as a quality/manufacturing/process/production engineer.

Key requirements:

• Experience in continuous improvement within a GMP or regulated manufacturing environment
• Understanding of health & safety and quality systems
• Experience in low to medium volume manufacturing
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills
• Able to communicate effectively and influence cross-functional teams
• Experience leading improvement projects or teams

What’s on Offer

• A visible operational role with real impact
• Stable, well-invested manufacturing environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If this role interests you, please apply for immediate consideration, or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: PermanentSpecialism: Manufacturing & Engineering

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Skipton

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Job Reference: 3J6CI6-1B695FD1

Date posted: 28 January 2026

Consultant: Seren Milner