Lean Manufacturing Engineer Salary: £43,000 DOE Location: Oldbury Permanent Role Summary An opportunity has arisen for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading manufacturing organisation specialising in a range of sectors including automotive, defence, medical and consumer goods. You will play a key role in driving operational excellence across the production environment, implementing lean manufacturing principles, improving workplace organisation and identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Working closely with Operations, Production and Technical teams, you will also support employee development and help embed a culture of continuous improvement across the business. Role & Responsibilities of the Lean Manufacturing Engineer Work alongside the Operations Manager and Team Leaders to implement and develop a 5S programme, reducing waste and maintaining a safe, organised and efficient workplace. Identify and lead continuous improvement and process improvement activities to increase operational efficiency and support production targets. Apply lean manufacturing principles to identify waste, improve processes and drive sustainable operational improvements. Support production teams with structured problem-solving and process optimisation. Ensure Risk Assessments are established, maintained and regularly reviewed across operational processes. Support Health & Safety initiatives and promote a proactive approach to safety throughout the business. Deliver operator training and contribute to employee development in collaboration with Production and Technical teams. Work cross-functionally with operational teams to implement best practice and embed continuous improvement. Promote lean methodologies and continuous improvement principles throughout the business. Requirements of the Lean Manufacturing Engineer 3–5 years' experience within a Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement or Continuous Improvement role. Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment. Practical experience of implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques. Experience of 5S implementation and delivering measurable operational improvements. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve manufacturing processes. Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma accreditation would be advantageous. Confident working cross-functionally with production, technical and operational teams. Ability to deliver training and support workforce development initiatives. Apply Now Apply today to discuss this Lean Manufacturing Engineer opportunity and how your experience in lean manufacturing, 5S, process improvement and operational efficiency could contribute to the continued development of this organisation
Lean Manufacturing Engineer in Oldbury employer: Apex Resource Management
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