364 Continuous Improvement jobs in the United Kingdom

Morson are working with one of the UK's leading Defence Manufacturer in finding a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the team at the Bolton site.

• Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products
• Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
• Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics process driven by both our internal and external customers
• Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities
• Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics' facility
• Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management
• Managing improvements into the business

What we're looking for from you:

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 AND
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject. OR
• BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree

As a CI Team member your skills and experience will ideally include:

• Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background.
• Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices. 
• Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment)
• Working in or supporting operations in a fast paced production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure.
• The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions.
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & SIX Sigma methodologies
• Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools
• Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams
• The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach.
• Manage projects and or improvement from "cradle to grave"
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
• Having a sound understanding of manufacturing, Logistical and engineering processes

If this role is of interest to you and you ould like to apply please submit an up to date CV

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Carbon60 are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing) to join their industry leading defence aerospace client's team in Bolton.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support the company's Assembly Operations business by developing, optimising and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes to aid the delivery of products to UK & international customers. They will support and lead waste / defect reduction activities that will increase productivity whilst reducing cost.

• Full-time onsite at the Bolton Manufacturing Facility
• Initial 12 month contract
• Up to 40 per hour (via an Umbrella company)

Responsibilities

• Set up, support and govern CI reviews, ensuring they are robust and sustainable.
• Facilitation and running of CI plans to enable the implementation of corrective & preventive actions.
• Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products.
• Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
• Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics process driven by both our internal and external customers.
• Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities.
• Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics' facility.
• Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management.
• Managing improvements into the business.

Qualifications

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject or BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree.

Skills

• Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background (preferable not essential).
• Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices (preferable not essential).
• Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment).
• Working in or supporting operations in a fast paced production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure.
• The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions.
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & SIX Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools.
• Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams.
• The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach.
• Manage projects and or improvement from "cradle to grave".
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
• Having a sound understanding of manufacturing, Logistical and engineering processes.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Security Clearance for this role. You must be a British Citizen to apply for this role.

If you are interested in this role please apply directly or call Ellie at Carbon60 Fareham on (phone number removed) for more information.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role:

• Continious Improvement Engineer
• Location : Worcester
• Hybrid Model
• ASAP Start
• 12 months initial contract
• Inside IR35
• 25.50 - 32.80 per hour

(Additive Manufacturing)

Role Overview: The Process Improvement Specialist will focus on optimizing the operational efficiency of PBF LB/M machines through data-driven methodologies. This role will require expertise in statistical analysis and a solid understanding of additive manufacturing processes.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline Preferred - Experience essential over degree.
• Experience in process improvement within the manufacturing sector.
• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and experience with sensitivity analysis.
• Familiarity with PBF LB/M machines and industrial additive manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Analyse current processes and identify areas for improvement in PBF LB/M machine operations.
• Develop and execute process control plans to enhance machine performance and product quality.
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to track and improve process metrics.
• Design and conduct sensitivity studies to evaluate the effects of process variations.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement process improvements.
• Document findings and present recommendations to stakeholders.

Candidate ideally to have a engineering/manufacturing background such as in aerospace etc.

If available send CV and a member of the team will be in touch

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Alexander Steele are currently recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Lead for a leading global food manufacturer with sites across the UK. Our client have taken huge strides forward in the last two years and are now positioned as the market leader in their sector for both UK and overseas customers.

With the business growing rapidly, the need for innovation & further efficiency is great, along with sustained investment my client now require an Continuous Improvement professional to lead the C.I/Lean agenda across their key site near Cwmbrn.

This role will report to the Manufacturing Director and client will pay 50k basic salary plus benefits.

You role will operate on a Monday to Friday basis, working 8.30am till 4.30pm but my client will expect a degree of flexibility as and when the role requires.

The Role

• The Continuous Improvement Lead drives sustainable continuous improvements delivering breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), while building cultural change throughout the organization.
• The CI Lead works closely with Operations and department employees to achieve results. This position requires strong Lean Manufacturing and hands-on leadership skills, along with a passion for Operational Excellence, to be successful.

The Ideal Candidate

• Two or more years in a FMCG manufacturing environment, ideally within food manufacturing or other FMCG sectors
• Experience in stand alone, C.I, Lean or Business Improvement role
• Ability to Identify Problems
• Interested and capable in solving problems and driven to execute
• Very strong communication skills
• Demonstrated effective team player
• Extensive knowledge of C.I initiatives and LEAN tools

What's on Offer

• Salary Up To 50k
• Pension
• 33 Days Holiday
• Large group with excellent career progression

So if this role is of interest then please forward your CV by applying through this advert, if you want to discuss the opportunity in more detail then please call Giuseppe Leo at Alexander Steel or email him confidentially

This a fantastic role with a brilliant business, we look forward to hearing from you.

A rapidly growing and well-established manufacturing organisation based in Greater Manchester are currently looking to hire a Continuous ImprovementManager to join their senior leadership team on a permanent basis.

This is a newly created position with the primary focus of delivering growth through efficiency via the deployment of World Class Manufacturing.

Reporting to the Head of Operations and working closely with other stakeholders in Production the first objective will be to identify loss and waste in a 24/5 semi-automated production process. As the position develops you will be expected to own the WCM program and run a steering committee with front line managers who will be running specific tasks (5S pilots, problem solving, 5Ys) The site is at the start of their WCM journey so there will be opportunity to design and build the WCM framework and processes. Long term the plan is to role this out to other sites internationally.

Other tasks include:

• Identifying and managing small CAPEX investments to support the WCM plan
• Deliver training, workshops, and bring on-board sessions; providing facilitation, materials and support for the line managers
• Be the subject matter expert for WCM best practices to guide and lead the senior management team in creating long term business plans
• Working collaboratively with all stakeholder to create a culture of continuous improvement within Operations and the wider business.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need have significant experience in a dedicated Operational Excellent or Continuous Improvement role in a manufacturing company with experience of driving efficiency and lean programs.

Practical experience of deploying World Class Manufacturing is desirable, as is education to degree level in a technical or business discipline. A strong knowledge of tools like; 5S, Visual Management, Teamwork, Focused Improvement Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping is also required.

As well as a competitive salary, the position has a 10% annual bonus, 33 days holiday, private health care, excellent pension scheme and a 35 hour week with flexible hours (including 1 day a week WFH).

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Near Coleshill, Birmingham

c45k neg dep exp

Our Birmingham based (near Coleshill) client has been established for almost 40 years and are recognised market leaders in the design and development, manufacture and distribution of an impressive portfolio of solutions for supply throughout the world, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth for 2026 and beyond, are now looking to recruit an experienced, hands-on and proactive Continuous Improvement Engineer to complement their professional and successful manufacturing team.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will be responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements using methodologies including Lean and Six Sigma to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve quality, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Working within core values that include Quality, Innovation, care for the environment and global capability with a unique product portfolio, you will be passionate about all aspects of sustained continuous improvement and striving to meet and exceed company objectives, KPI's and metrics.

Tasked with developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies in both manufacturing and company processes, you will collaborate with the engineering team to perform DMAIC activities to eliminate inefficiencies across the business and provide technical guidance to enhance production quality and efficiency. Responsible for monitoring and analysing KPI's to identify areas for improvement and taking corrective action where needed, you will drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to optimise operations whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.

Able to establish effective relationships with shift supervisors or process implementers to assess needs and objectives, you will provide direction to the manufacturing team, instilling best practice and lean principles with the ability to train and mentor colleagues in SOP's and new ways of working running kaizen events whilst ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations at all times. Other duties for the varied and challenging CI Engineer position will include (but not be limited to) managing projects through to implementation, delivering on time and within budget, improving factory floor layouts and optimising workflow and operator movement, and liaising with the Engineering team with specification procurement and the implementation of new plant & equipment, as well as re-visiting implemented changes to ensure results are sustained.

It is envisaged that the successful Continuous Improvement Engineer will have at least 5 years proven experience gained within a dedicated process improvement manufacturing environment and essentially skilled and qualified in various lean manufacturing processes and methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, PDCA, Kaizen, Kanban etc), realistically qualified to HND level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline with experience of AutoCad and the MS suite of products.

With excellent influencing and communication skills at all levels and the ability to diagnose and define problems, measure/collect and analyse data, determine root cause, select and implement solutions and control/sustain outcomes, you will be both results and data driven to improve and sustain change and thrive within a continuous improvement focussed environment and able to motivate others to be the same.

Contact the Manufacturing Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to (url removed) for further details.

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Carbon60 are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing) to join their industry leading defence aerospace client's team in Bolton.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support the company's Assembly Operations business by developing, optimising and improving internal Stores and Logistic processes to aid the delivery of products to UK & international customers. They will support and lead waste / defect reduction activities that will increase productivity whilst reducing cost.

• Full-time onsite at the Bolton Manufacturing Facility
• Initial 12 month contract
• Up to 40 per hour (via an Umbrella company)

Responsibilities

• Set up, support and govern CI reviews, ensuring they are robust and sustainable.
• Facilitation and running of CI plans to enable the implementation of corrective & preventive actions.
• Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products.
• Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
• Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics process driven by both our internal and external customers.
• Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities.
• Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics' facility.
• Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management.
• Managing improvements into the business.

Qualifications

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject or BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree.

Skills

• Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background (preferable not essential).
• Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices (preferable not essential).
• Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment).
• Working in or supporting operations in a fast paced production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure.
• The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions.
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & SIX Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools.
• Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams.
• The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach.
• Manage projects and or improvement from "cradle to grave".
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
• Having a sound understanding of manufacturing, Logistical and engineering processes.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Security Clearance for this role. You must be a British Citizen to apply for this role.

If you are interested in this role please apply directly or call Ellie at Carbon60 Fareham on (phone number removed) for more information.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A rapidly growing and well-established manufacturing organisation based in Greater Manchester are currently looking to hire a Continuous ImprovementManager to join their senior leadership team on a permanent basis.

This is a newly created position with the primary focus of delivering growth through efficiency via the deployment of World Class Manufacturing.

Reporting to the Head of Operations and working closely with other stakeholders in Production the first objective will be to identify loss and waste in a 24/5 semi-automated production process. As the position develops you will be expected to own the WCM program and run a steering committee with front line managers who will be running specific tasks (5S pilots, problem solving, 5Ys) The site is at the start of their WCM journey so there will be opportunity to design and build the WCM framework and processes. Long term the plan is to role this out to other sites internationally.

Other tasks include:

• Identifying and managing small CAPEX investments to support the WCM plan
• Deliver training, workshops, and bring on-board sessions; providing facilitation, materials and support for the line managers
• Be the subject matter expert for WCM best practices to guide and lead the senior management team in creating long term business plans
• Working collaboratively with all stakeholder to create a culture of continuous improvement within Operations and the wider business.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need have significant experience in a dedicated Operational Excellent or Continuous Improvement role in a manufacturing company with experience of driving efficiency and lean programs.

Practical experience of deploying World Class Manufacturing is desirable, as is education to degree level in a technical or business discipline. A strong knowledge of tools like; 5S, Visual Management, Teamwork, Focused Improvement Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping is also required.

As well as a competitive salary, the position has a 10% annual bonus, 33 days holiday, private health care, excellent pension scheme and a 35 hour week with flexible hours (including 1 day a week WFH).

Morson are working with one of the UK's leading Defence Manufacturer in finding a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the team at the Bolton site.

• Supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied detail products
• Reduce defective issues within the stores area of the business which include, rework and non-conformances using an 8D / A3 methodology.
• Implementation of process controls & process capability based on critical stores and logistics process driven by both our internal and external customers
• Facilitation of Practical Problem Solving for Root cause analysis within the manufacturing & Logistic facilities
• Facilitation of Improvement activities within the manufacturing & Logistics' facility
• Technical expertise on Lean tool sets and change management
• Managing improvements into the business

What we're looking for from you:

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 AND
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject. OR
• BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree

As a CI Team member your skills and experience will ideally include:

• Strong Manufacturing & Warehousing background.
• Awareness of supply chain goods receiving practices. 
• Understanding of MRP & Just in Time principals (preferably in a stores environment)
• Working in or supporting operations in a fast paced production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence teams outside of your direct reporting structure.
• The ability to form and maintain productive, working relationships across the functions.
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing & SIX Sigma methodologies
• Experience in the use & understanding of CI & Quality tools
• Leading practical problem solving exercises with multi-functional teams
• The ability to produce, maintain and interpret data using structured approach.
• Manage projects and or improvement from "cradle to grave"
• Experience in the use & understanding of Lean manufacturing systems tools and techniques & Minitab software.
• Having a sound understanding of manufacturing, Logistical and engineering processes

If this role is of interest to you and you ould like to apply please submit an up to date CV