Continuous Improvement Specialist

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading manufacturing company in their search for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to work in their leading facility in Nr Oswestry.

For the successful Continuous Improvement Specialistour client is offering.

• Competitive salary £35,000 Per Annum
• Permanent position
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with the ability to buy and sell annual leave each year
• Participation in the Company’s annual bonus scheme
• Private Medical Scheme
• Day shifts Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM (37 hours per week)
• Death in Service Company pension plan
• Company sick pay
• Health Care Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme

The Role – Continuous Improvement Specialist:

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, etc. (e.g., Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, 5S). 
• Ensuring that delivery of continuous improvement projects and activities maintain full compliance with health, safety and environmental, risk assessments, procedures and good practice 
• Conduct thorough assessments of current workflows, procedures, and systems to pinpoint inefficiencies and cost-saving possibilities
• Work with Operational teams to develop effective solutions to address underlying issues, minimise waste and identify cost saving possibilities
• Carry out fact finding and analysis to produce useful data and insights for use in continuous improvement activities and decision making 
• Provide guidance and feedback in the use of continuous improvement tools and techniques 
• Support the development and implementation of quality management systems, including undertaking audits and lead ISO audits
• Establish a comprehensive record-keeping system to demonstrate compliance with ISO standards 
• Responsible for driving and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation. This role focuses on optimizing processes, eliminating waste, enhancing efficiency and productivity through the application of Lean, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies. 

What our client is looking for in a Continuous Improvement Specialist:

• Lean Six Sigma Green belt or similar is highly advantageous
• Proven experience as a Continuous Improvement Specialist or similar role, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment - ESSENTIAL
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)
• Machinery, Lorry loader, Crane, Automotive or similar background will be beneficial 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Possess excellent I.T. skills - including MS Office
• Great communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with specific engineering processes and technologies as well as change management principles

Alternative job titles to the Continuous Improvement Specialist:

Project Support Officer, Continuous Improvement Officer, Continuous Improvement Lead, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Improvement Specialist

Commutable from:

Ellesmere, Wrexham, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Telford, Chester, Llangollen, Ruabon, Whitchurch, Shropshire, Powys, Cheshire, Midlands

For further information about this Continuous Improvement Specialist role and/or any other positions please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited which is operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agency, employment agency, or employment business.