This permanent Operational Excellence and Capital Projects Engineer position in Kidderminster offers £55,000–£65,000 plus bonus and benefits.
Working full time with engineering, operations and commercial colleagues, the postholder identifies manufacturing constraints, assesses future capacity needs and applies Lean principles to drive improvement.
Responsibilities include developing investment business cases for facility, equipment and infrastructure projects, shaping the organisation's future manufacturing footprint. Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical skills, CAPEX project delivery experience, financial acumen and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. The role provides significant visibility across a leading advanced manufacturing business embarking on its next phase of operational growth.
Lead Manufacturing Growth andamp; Expansion Projects
A leading advanced manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence andamp; Capital Projects Engineer (CAPEX) to support the next phase of its operational growth. This is a newly created role with significant visibility across the business, focused on identifying manufacturing constraints, assessing future capacity requirements, applying Lean Manufacturing principles and developing investment business cases that support operational growth. Working closely with engineering, operations and commercial teams, you''ll play a key role in shaping the future manufacturing footprint of the organisation through facility, equipment and infrastructure investment.
The Role
You''ll be responsible for identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing capacity, throughput and operational performance through a combination of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and capital investment projects. From Value Stream Mapping and capacity analysis through to equipment installation, factory layout optimisation and project delivery, you''ll help ensure the business is prepared to support future growth.
Key Responsibilities
Capital Projects andamp; Manufacturing Investment
Develop business cases and investment proposals to secure funding for manufacturing expansion and improvement projects. Lead capital projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and operational handover. Specify, source and implement new manufacturing equipment, systems and infrastructure. Establish and lead cross-functional project teams to ensure successful project delivery. Manage project budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholder expectations. Evaluate return on investment and support decision-making for future manufacturing investments.
Operational Excellence andamp; Capacity Planning
Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and process flow analysis to identify manufacturing constraints and improvement opportunities. Assess manufacturing capacity requirements and identify opportunities for future growth. Develop manufacturing strategies that support business objectives and increasing production demand. Create forecasting models to support future investment and resource planning. Optimise factory layouts, material flow and production systems to improve throughput and efficiency. Monitor operational KPIs including productivity, OEE, downtime and capacity utilisation. Identify and implement initiatives that improve manufacturing capability and operational performance.
Continuous Improvement andamp; Lean Manufacturing
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement techniques to reduce waste and improve productivity. Lead Kaizen activities and operational improvement projects. Support change management initiatives across manufacturing operations. Drive best practice across project delivery, manufacturing engineering and operational excellence. Contribute to risk assessments, process reviews and operational governance activities. Ensure all projects comply with relevant health, safety and regulatory requirements.
What We''re Looking For
Essential Degree, HND or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineer
Operational Excellence and Capital Projects Engineer employer: Manpower UK
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